Analysis of Non-linear CdsEffect on Continuous Class-F Mode Power Amplifiers

Maruf Ahmed, Jennifer Kitchen

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Abstract

For the first time, a detailed mathematical model and analysis is presented to understand the effect of a transistor's non-linear drain source capacitor, Cds on the operation of continuous class-F mode power amplifiers. Due to the reactive current generated by the non-linear Cds, the impedance trajectories of a continuous class-F PA deviate significantly from ideal operation. Moreover, the presented analysis shows that the power and efficiency do not stay constant in the entire design space as predicted by the ideal continuous class-F mode theory. In some continuous mode operation areas, the power and efficiency improve from the ideal constant values, whereas in other areas they tend to degrade.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2022 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems, WMCS 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665486095
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event2022 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems, WMCS 2022 - Waco, United States
Duration: Apr 19 2022Apr 20 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2022 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems, WMCS 2022

Conference

Conference2022 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems, WMCS 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWaco
Period4/19/224/20/22

Keywords

  • Continuous class-F (CCF) mode
  • laterally diffused metal oxide semiconductor (LDMOS)
  • power amplifier

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Instrumentation

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