Multiharmonic manipulation for highly efficient microwave power amplifiers

Authors
Colantonio, P Giannini, F Leuzzi, G Limiti, E
Citation
P. Colantonio et al., Multiharmonic manipulation for highly efficient microwave power amplifiers, INT J RF MI, 11(6), 2001, pp. 366-384
Citations number
35
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RF AND MICROWAVE COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
10964290 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
366 - 384
Database
ISI
SICI code
1096-4290(200111)11:6<366:MMFHEM>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Multiharmonic manipulation is presented as the most effective solution to i mprove power amplifier (PA) efficiency performances. Remarkable improvement s in output power, power gain and power-added efficiency (PAE) are demonstr ated, properly manipulating the input and output second and third harmonics , as compared to more classical design approaches. Experimental results at 5GHz confirm the feasibility, the validity and effectiveness of the propose d approach, increasing the maximum measured power-added efficiency from 39% to 61%. (C) 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.