Power amplifier PAE and ruggedness optimization by second harmonic control

M. Spirito*, L. C.N. De Vreede, L. K. Nanver, S. Weber, J. N. Burghartz

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Optimum class-AB power amplifier (PA) operation, with maximum power added efficiency (PAE) and ruggedness can be obtained by proper 2 nd harmonic termination at the in- and output. Implementation in a differential push-pull amplifier for DCS band yields significantly higher PAE and ruggedness even under high mismatch conditions. Various PA implementations using novel balun structures are compared for their performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Bipolar/BiCMOS Circuits and Technology Meeting
Pages173-176
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2002
Externally publishedYes
Event2002 IEEE Bipolar/BicMOS and Technology Meeting - Minneapolis, United States
Duration: 29 Sep 2002 → 1 Oct 2002

Conference

Conference2002 IEEE Bipolar/BicMOS and Technology Meeting
CountryUnited States
CityMinneapolis
Period29/09/02 → 1/10/02

Keywords

  • Differential output stages
  • PAE
  • Ruggedness
  • Second harmonic termination

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