Abstract
The design and simulation of a Class-E power amplifier with an Inverse Class-B driver are presented. The Inverse Class-B amplifier generates a train of half sinusoids which provides a compromise between using a sine wave and a square wave as the input waveform. The design methodology proposed includes the use of load-pull technique to determine the optimum fundamental-frequency load-impedance of the amplifiers, and a series LC resonator to improve the second-harmonic suppression level. The PA exhibited 26.3 dB gain and 57% PAE at an output power of 21.3 dBm with the second and third harmonics attenuated to 38 and 37.3 dBc respectively.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2017 International Workshop on Integrated Nonlinear Microwave and Millimetre-wave Circuits (INMMiC) |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-5090-5862-4 |
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Publication status | Early online date - 15 May 2017 |
Event | International Workshop on Integrated Nonlinear Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Circuits - Graz, Austria Duration: 20 Apr 2017 → 21 Apr 2017 |
Conference
Conference | International Workshop on Integrated Nonlinear Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Circuits |
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Abbreviated title | INMMIC |
Country/Territory | Austria |
City | Graz |
Period | 20/04/2017 → 21/04/2017 |