High efficiency power amplification for microwave and millimeter frequencies

13 January 2003

proceedings article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

p. 857-858 vol.3
https://doi.org/10.1109/mwsym.1989.38857

Abstract

A novel technique for realizing high-efficiency operation of power amplifiers at microwave frequencies is demonstrated. This approach features third-harmonic-peaking Class-F amplifier operation. A novel third-harmonic-peaking circuit using drain-source capacitance in conjunction with a series LC resonant circuit is used to provide maximum power-added efficiency. Simulation data indicate that this amplifier provides an 8% improvement over the conventional Class-B approach at X-band.

Keywords

FREQUENCY
CIRCUIT OPTIMIZATION
CIRCUIT SIMULATION
RLC CIRCUITS
FETS
POWER SYSTEM HARMONICS
RESONANCE
EQUATIONS
MIM CAPACITORS
POWER TRANSMISSION LINES

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High-efficiency 5-watt power amplifier with harmonic tuning
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) ,2003