A 2.7-kW, 29-MHz class-E/F odd amplifier with a distributed active transformer

Sanggeun Jeon, David B. Rutledge

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Abstract

A Class-E/F odd high power amplifier (PA) using the distributed active transformer (DAT) is demonstrated at 29MHz. The DAT combines the output power from four VDMOS push-pull pairs. The zero voltage switching (ZVS) condition is investigated and modified for the Class-E/F odd amplifier with a non-ideal output transformer. All lumped elements including the DAT and the transistor package are modeled and optimized to achieve the ZVS condition and the high drain efficiency. The PA exhibits 2.7kW output power with 79% drain efficiency and 18dB gain at 29MHz.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2005 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
Pages1927-1930
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event2005 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium - Long Beach, CA, United States
Duration: 2005 Jun 122005 Jun 17

Publication series

NameIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
Volume2005
ISSN (Print)0149-645X

Other

Other2005 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLong Beach, CA
Period05/6/1205/6/17

Keywords

  • Class-E/F
  • Distributed active transformer
  • Power amplifiers
  • Switching amplifiers
  • Zero voltage switching

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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