A discrete/continuous time-domain analysis of a generalized class E amplifier

Author

Mandojana, Julio C. ; Herman, Kelly J. ; Zulinski, Robert E.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. Eng., Michigan Technol. Univ., Houghton, MI, USA

Volume

37

Issue

8

fYear

1990

fDate

8/1/1990 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1057

Lastpage

1060

Abstract

A simple and efficient procedure relying on a state-space description of the circuit to evaluate boundary conditions in a class-E, switching-mode, RF amplifier is described. The amplifier model used includes the on and off resistances of the active device switch. The state-space description is converted to a discrete-time representation which allows incorporating the problem into the framework of linear algebraic equations. Details on determining boundary conditions and a simple but efficient program to calculate them are provided

Keywords

radiofrequency amplifiers; state-space methods; switching circuits; time-domain analysis; RF amplifier; active device switch; amplifier model; boundary conditions; generalized class E amplifier; linear algebraic equations; off resistances; on resistances; state-space description; time-domain analysis; Analog circuits; Boundary conditions; CMOS analog integrated circuits; Circuits and systems; Differential amplifiers; Equations; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Solid state circuits; Switches; Switching circuits; Time domain analysis; Zero voltage switching;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Circuits and Systems, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0098-4094

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/31.56079

Filename

56079