Class G approach for low-voltage, high-efficiency PA design

Authors
Colantonio, P Giannini, F Leuzzi, G Limiti, E
Citation
P. Colantonio et al., Class G approach for low-voltage, high-efficiency PA design, INT J RF MI, 10(6), 2000, pp. 366-378
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RF AND MICROWAVE COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
10964290 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
366 - 378
Database
ISI
SICI code
1096-4290(200011)10:6<366:CGAFLH>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Class G power amplifier (PA) design guidelines are presented and experiment ally validated, showing the interesting features of the new approach. For t he same operating conditions, the Class G amplifier exhibits superior perfo rmances if compared to a tuned load one in large signal gain, output power, and third-order intermodulation (IM3), with a power-added efficiency (PAE) improvement of 38.5%, (C) 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.