Title :
Mechanical class-E amplifier using MEMS switch
Author :
Gu, Hongming ; Baoxin Gao ; Liang, Chunguang
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. Eng., Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China
Abstract :
A mechanical class-E amplifier using a low ´ON´ resistance series metal contact microelectromechanical system (MEMS) switch is proposed. By adopting such a switch, the amplifier may obtain extremely high efficiency, as well as ultra-high power gain (2000). The feasibility of the concept has been demonstrated by prototype design and measurement of the mechanical class-E structure.
Keywords :
microswitches; power amplifiers; 2.54 mW; 3 kHz; 99 percent; MEMS switch; circuit topology; class-E power amplifier; mechanical class-E amplifier; metal contact microelectromechanical system; ultra-high power gain;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20030090
