System and method for preprocessing a signal for transmission by a power
amplifier. In a preferred embodiment a multiple input multiple output
processor is coupled to a plurality of power amplifiers for transmitting
a signal, where the number of power amplifiers exceeds the number of
antennas. The multiple input multiple output processor performs an
algorithm to optimize the output vector ensuring that the transmit power
for any one amplifier is below a predetermined threshold. In a preferred
embodiment a Remez optimization algorithm is performed. Alternative
optimization algorithms may be used. In a preferred embodiment the
processor is a single integrated circuit. A method is disclosed where a
multiple output vector is produced for transmission, using an
optimization algorithm to produce an output vector that ensures that for
any of the power amplifiers, the transmit power is maintained below a
predetermined threshold.