High Efficiency RF and Microwave Solid State Power Amplifiers (eBook)

Do you want to know how to design high efficiency RF and microwave
solid state power amplifiers?

Read this book to learn the main concepts that are fundamental
for optimum amplifier design. Practical design techniques are set
out, stating the pros and cons for each method presented in this
text. In addition to novel theoretical discussion and workable
guidelines, you will find helpful running examples and case studies
that demonstrate the key issues involved in power amplifier (PA)
design flow.

Highlights include:

* Clarification of topics which are often misunderstood and
misused, such as bias classes and PA nomenclatures.

* The consideration of both hybrid and monolithic microwave
integrated circuits (MMICs).

* Discussions of switch-mode and current-mode PA design
approaches and an explanation of the differences.

* Coverage of the linearity issue in PA design at circuit level,
with advice on low distortion power stages.

* Analysis of the hot topic of Doherty amplifier design, plus a
description of advanced techniques based on multi-way and
multi-stage architecture solutions.

High Efficiency RF and Microwave Solid State Power
Amplifiers is:

* an ideal tutorial for MSc and postgraduate students taking
courses in microwave electronics and solid state circuit/device
design;

* a useful reference text for practising electronic engineers and
researchers in the field of PA design and microwave and RF
engineering.

With its unique unified vision of solid state amplifiers, you
won't find a more comprehensive publication on the
topic.