DocumentCode
908926
Title
Automatic Load Contour Mapping for Microwave Power Transistors
Author
Cusack, Joseph M. ; Perlow, Stewart M. ; Perlman, Barry S.
Volume
22
Issue
12
fYear
1974
fDate
12/1/1974 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1146
Lastpage
1152
Abstract
A technique for large signal characterization of microwave power transistors is described. A computer-controlled apparatus is used to map contours of constant power and efficiency on a Smith chart for dynamic matching of both input and output circuits.
Keywords
Circuit optimization; Frequency; Impedance matching; Impedance measurement; Microwave devices; Power generation; Power transistors; Pulse amplifiers; Scattering parameters; Signal design;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9480
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TMTT.1974.1128456
Filename
1128456
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