Hybrid 3 GHz Class-E Amplifier with High-Voltage GaAs-HBT
Conference: GeMIC 2008 - German Microwave Conference
03/10/2008 - 03/12/2008 at Hamburg-Harburg, Germany
Proceedings: GeMIC 2008
Pages: 4Language: englishTyp: PDF
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Authors:
Flucke, J.; Meliani, C.; Heinrich, W. (Ferdinand-Braun-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik (FBH), 12489 Berlin / Germany)
Abstract:
This paper reports on design methodology and realization of a class–E power amplifier (PA) at 3 GHz using a flipchip- mounted high-voltage GaAs HBT. The circuit achieves 39 dBm output power and 61 % PAE, corresponding to a collector efficiency as high as 79 %. In addition to the large-signal simulation aspects, we discuss particularly the problem of the practical realization of the circuit, especially avoiding parasitics by the package.