In this study, the authors propose a new numerically stable digital predistorter for the linearisation of RF Power amplifiers. The proposed predistorter is based on the parameterised Gegenbauer polynomials that can be optimised for maximum predistorter efficiency and stability under different input signal distributions. The robustness and the efficiency of the proposed predistorter are experimentally demonstrated and compared to the ones of previously published polynomial model-based predistorters. The obtained results revealed exceptional numerical stability regardless of the input signal statistics, making the proposed predistorter suitable for the linearisation of multimode and broadband non-linear wireless transmitters.

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Robust digital predistorter for RF power amplifier linearisation

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