An Overview of the Optimization of RF Power Amplifiers using a Bayesian Algorithm : (Invited)

An overview of the Bayesian approach to the optimization of broad-band radio frequency power amplifiers (PAs) is presented in this paper. Basic concepts associated with the Bayesian method, and existing Bayesian optimization (BO) methodologies for RF PAs with different acquisition functions (AFs) are described and compared. Additionally, the optimized PA results obtained using those optimization techniques are presented. Comparisons and discussions have been made between PAs using different Bayesian optimization algorithms.