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2024-10-14
Design of Multimode Hybrid Power Amplifier Based on Interdigital Bandpass Filter
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Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 148, 171-179, 2024
Abstract
This paper introduces a multimode hybrid continuous class power amplifier utilizing a band-pass filter. It integrates resistive response amplifiers operating in three modes: class F, class J, and class F-1. Instead of the traditional quarter-wavelength line for harmonic control, an interdigital band-pass filter is utilized to manage harmonic impedance, enabling broadband operation, high efficiency, reduced circuit size, and improved out-of-band rejection. To demonstrate the approach, a multimode hybrid broadband high-efficiency power amplifier designed for 2 to 3.8 GHz range, achieving drain efficiency from 56.3% to 75.5%, saturated output power ranging from 39.1 to 41.2 dBm, and gain between 11.1 and 13.2 dB, is detailed and fabricated in this paper.
Citation
Shiwei Zhao, Linsong Li, Sijia Li, Zuqiang Zhang, Longfei Zhou, and Fei Zhao, "Design of Multimode Hybrid Power Amplifier Based on Interdigital Bandpass Filter," Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 148, 171-179, 2024.
doi:10.2528/PIERC24072202
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