A methodology for realizing high efficiency class-J in a linear and broadband PA

P Wright, J Lees, J Benedikt, PJ Tasker… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The design and implementation of a class-J mode RF power amplifier is described. The
experimental results indicate the class-J mode's potential in achieving high efficiency across …

Input-harmonic-controlled broadband continuous class-F power amplifiers for sub-6-GHz 5G applications

SK Dhar, T Sharma, N Zhu, R Darraji… - IEEE Transactions …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A comprehensive analysis is presented for investigating the effects of input nonlinearity on
performance and broadband design of continuous-mode class-F power amplifiers (PAs) …

High-efficiency input and output harmonically engineered power amplifiers

T Sharma, ER Srinidhi, R Darraji… - IEEE Transactions …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents an in-depth, systematic study of the impact of input and output
harmonics in the design of high-efficiency power amplifiers (PAs). The study evaluates the …

Investigation of input-output waveform engineered high-efficiency broadband class B/J power amplifier

V Tamrakar, S Dhar, T Sharma, J Mukherjee - IEEE Access, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This work introduces a new broadband Class B/J power amplifier (PA) design methodology
by considering the input-output waveform shaping due to nonlinear CGS-VGS profile in …

Investigation of input–output waveform engineered continuous inverse class F power amplifiers

SK Dhar, T Sharma, R Darraji… - IEEE Transactions …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
An in-depth analysis of the continuous inverse Class F power amplifier (PA) accounting for
nonlinear input and output active device properties is presented. The analyses show …

Continuous-mode inverse class-GF power amplifier with second-harmonic impedance optimization at device input

S Eskandari, Y Zhao, M Helaoui… - IEEE Transactions …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this article, a continuous-mode inverse class GF (CCGF-1) power amplifier is introduced
based on a new closed-form expression for the drain current. This analytical expression is …

An approach to harmonic load-and source-pull measurements for high-efficiency PA design

P Colantonio, F Giannini, E Limiti… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2004 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
High-efficiency power-amplifier design requires numerous efforts to investigate both input
and output harmonic terminations effects. A simplified theoretical approach to clarify the …

High efficiency class-F RF/microwave power amplifiers

S Gao - IEEE microwave magazine, 2006 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This article provides a tutorial and review of recent developments in high-efficiency class F
RF/microwave PAs. The principles of class-F RF PAs are explained first. Recent progress in …

Theory and experimental results of a class F AB-C Doherty power amplifier

P Colantonio, F Giannini, R Giofre… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The aim of this paper is to present a closed-form formulation suitable for a direct computer-
aided design synthesis of a Doherty amplifier employing a Class F design strategy for the …

A C-band high-efficiency second-harmonic-tuned hybrid power amplifier in GaN technology

P Colantonio, F Giannini, R Giofre… - IEEE Transactions …, 2006 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, the design, fabrication, and test of high-efficiency, high-power C-band
harmonic-tuned power amplifiers in GaN technology is reported. The amplifier has been …