Title :
Series-tuned high efficiency RF-power amplifiers
Author_Institution :
DTU electro - Electroscience Dept., Technical University of Denmark, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Abstract :
An approach to high efficiency RF-power amplifier design is presented. It addresses simultaneously efficiency optimization and peak voltage limitations when transistors are pushed towards their power limits.
Keywords :
power amplifiers; radiofrequency amplifiers; RF-power amplifier design; efficiency optimization; peak voltage limitations; transistors; Circuit optimization; Equivalent circuits; High power amplifiers; Impedance; Power amplifiers; Radio frequency; Switches; Switching circuits; Switching loss; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 2008 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1780-3
Electronic_ISBN :
0149-645X
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2008.4633106
