Title :
A novel continuous Class-F mode Power Amplifier
Author :
Merrick, Brian M. ; King, Justin B. ; Brazil, Thomas J.
Author_Institution :
RF & Microwave Res. Group, Univ. Coll. Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Abstract :
In this work, a novel, higher-order continuous Class-F mode Power Amplifier (PA) is presented for the first time. The described continuous mode expands the design space available for the development of wide-bandwidth and high-efficiency PAs. The current and voltage waveforms are derived for the mode of operation, along with the impedances to be presentated at the current generator plane. Measurement results of a 10W PA, operating from 1.1GHz to 2.6 GHz, are presented to validate this new mode.
Keywords :
UHF power amplifiers; integrated circuit design; microwave integrated circuits; current waveforms; frequency 1.1 GHz to 2.6 GHz; higher-order continuous Class-F mode power amplifier; power 10 W; voltage waveforms; Bandwidth; Current measurement; Gain; Generators; Harmonic analysis; Impedance; Radio frequency; Broadband; continuous Class-F; high efficiency; power amplifiers (PAs);
Conference_Titel :
Power Amplifiers for Wireless and Radio Applications (PAWR), 2014 IEEE Topical Conference on
Conference_Location :
Newport Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-2298-7
DOI :
10.1109/PAWR.2014.6825734
