RF Power Amplifiers for Wireless Communications

ANNOTATION

"...a troubleshooting guide to power amplifier (PA) design ...explains how to design suitable matching networks, use envelope simulation techniques, maintain high efficiency operation, & understand Class D, E, and F modes.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Learn how to tackle a power amplifier (PA) design with confidence and save time in determining the cause of malfunctioning hardware with this guide to the theory and practice of RF PA design for modern communications systems. Written for practicing RF/MW engineers and wireless system designers, this pioneering resource explores a new and unified approach to the classification of higher (Class F and Class D) amplifier modes based on overdrive considerations. RF Power Amplifiers for Wireless Communications contains the most complete survey of RF PA efficiency enhancement and linearization techniques in a single volume.

SYNOPSIS

Learn how to tackle a power amplifier (PA) design with confidence and save time in determining the cause of malfunctioning hardware with this guide to the theory and practice of RF PA design for modern communications systems. Written for practicing RF/MW engineers and wireless system designers, this pioneering resource explores a new and unified approach to the classification of higher (Class F and Class D) amplifier modes based on overdrive considerations. RF Power Amplifiers for Wireless Communications contains the most complete survey of RF PA efficiency enhancement and linearization techniques in a single volume.

It helps you.... Design suitable matching networks which provide correct fundamental harmonic terminations for conventional (AB, B) high efficiency PA modes Understand the Class D, E, and F modes and their feasibility at microwave frequencies Use envelope simulation techniques to analyze the effects of distortion in overdriven PAs Maintain high efficiency operation at low points in an amplitude modulated signal envelope including detailed coverage of the Doherty, Chireix, and Kahn techniques Understand the possibilities and limitations of linearization methods Objectively analyze PA stability and oscillation problems With a focus on practical applications and hardware implementation, and a wealth of previously unpublished material, this is the most useful, up-to-date design guide available! Supplemented by 190 illustrations and excellent bibliographic listings for further reference.

FROM THE CRITICS

Booknews

An introduction to linear RF amplifier theory and related concepts is followed by chapters addressing linear power amplifier design; conventional high-efficiency amplifier modes; matching network design for reducing conduction angle high-efficiency amplifiers; overdrive and limiting effects in RF power amplifiers; switching mode amplifiers for RF applications; nonlinear effects in RF power amplifiers; efficiency enhancement techniques; power amplifier linearization techniques; and power amplifier architecture. An appendix provides Spice circuit file listings. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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