Title :
Switched-mode tuned high-efficiency power amplifiers: historical aspect and future prospect
Author :
Grebennikov, A.V.
Author_Institution :
M/A-COM Eurotec Operations, Cork, Ireland
Abstract :
In this paper, an analytical overview of theory and practice of the switched-mode RF and microwave tuned class-E power amplifiers are presented,. Well-known and unknown different circuit configurations, equation-based parameters and waveforms are given and discussed.
Keywords :
UHF power amplifiers; microwave power amplifiers; network synthesis; switched networks; switching circuits; RF power amplifiers; equation-based parameters; high-efficiency power amplifiers; microwave power amplifiers; switched-mode power amplifiers; tuned class-E power amplifiers; Capacitance; High power amplifiers; Inductance; Operational amplifiers; Power amplifiers; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Switches; Switching circuits; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) Symposium, 2002 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7246-8
DOI :
10.1109/RFIC.2002.1011508
