A thermodynamic theory of RF Power transmitters with an example

The continuing evolution of wireless communication standards and the associated increases in functionality for mobile wireless voice and data devices are driving the growing demand for transmitters that offer enhanced performance and greater flexibility while simultaneously consuming less power. Transmitter solutions are typically spawned by separate analysis and design of the RF power amplifier and the modulator functions. One trend in the industry has been to combine these functions while enhancing efficiency and maintaining waveform quality. However, the treatment of architectural synthesis has not been unified. The ideas presented in this paper unify the analysis and synthesis philosophy under the theoretical umbrella of thermodynamics and Shannon´s theorem.