Predistortion Linearizer Using GaAs Dual-Gate MESFET for TWTA and SSPA Used in Satellite Transponders

IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques

Volumn 33, Issue 12, 1985, Pages 1479-1488

  Whartenby, James C ^b   Wolkstein, Herbert J ^a  

^a SARNOFF CORPORATION   (United States)

^b MSC Software   (United States)

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EID: 0342294322     PISSN: 00189480     EISSN: 15579670     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1109/TMTT.1985.1133243     Document Type: Article

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