High efficiency and high linearity power amplifier design

The optimum high-frequency Class-F loading conditions are inferred, account- ing for the effects of actual output device behavior, and deriving useful charts for an effective design. The important role of the biasing point selection is stressed, demonstrating that it must be different from the Class-B theoretical one to get the expected improvement. The IMD behavior of the Class-F amplifier is presented and the large-signal sweet-spot origin in the IMD output characteristics is discussed, together with possible strategies to improve inter- modulation distortion performances. The control of the sweet spot position is demonstrated via proper terminating impedances, both at fundamental and harmonic frequencies and low

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