Title :
Ultra-high efficiency operation based on an alternative class-E mode
Author :
Watson, P. ; Neidhard, R. ; Kehias, L. ; Welch, R. ; Quach, T. ; Worley, R. ; Pacer, M. ; Pappaterra, R. ; Schweller, R. ; Jenkins, T.
Author_Institution :
Air Force Inst. of Technol., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA
Abstract :
This work demonstrates an alternative ultra-high efficiency solution for class-E amplifier design when non-ideal device characteristics are present. The result is a mode of operation with an increased maximum operating frequency for maximum efficiency. Analytical, modeled, and measured results are given, demonstrating the validity of the approach.
Keywords :
microwave amplifiers; class-E amplifier design; maximum operating frequency; ultra-high efficiency operation; Analytical models; Capacitance; Continuous wavelet transforms; Force sensors; Frequency; Impedance; Laboratories; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Switches; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
GaAs IC Symposium, 2000. 22nd Annual
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5968-2
DOI :
10.1109/GAAS.2000.906288