Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Tnis paper will focus on developing an exotic switching technique that enhances the DC-to-RF conversion efficiency of microwave power amplifiers. For years, switching techniques implemented in the 10 kHz to 30 MHz region have resulted in DC-to-RF conversion efficiencies of 90-95-percent. Currently amplifier conversion efficiency, in the 2-3 GHz region approaches, 10-20-percent. Using a combination of analytical modeling and hardware testing, a High Efficiency Microwave Power Amplifier was built that demonstrated conversion efficiencies four to five times higher than current state of the art.
Keywords:
Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Type:
Space Technology and Applications; Feb 11, 2001 - Feb 15, 2001; Albuquerque, NM; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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