Non-Linear Large Signal PA Modeling for switching-mode operation (Class-F/Continuous Class-F)

M. Paynter; S. Ben Smida; K. A. Morris; J. P. McGeehan; M. Akmal; J. Lees; J. Benedikt; P. Tasker; M. Beach

Non-Linear Large Signal PA Modeling for switching-mode operation (Class-F/Continuous Class-F)

M. Paynter, S. Ben Smida, K. A. Morris, J. P. McGeehan, M. Akmal, J. Lees, J. Benedikt, P. Tasker, M. Beach

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Abstract

This paper proposes a novel GaN HEMT non-linear model extraction method from small-signal cold S-parameters and large signal waveform measurements, here demonstrated in simulation. These waveform measurements are taken in simple 50Ω conditions, but will be shown to be suitable for switching-mode power amplifier (PA) designs. Class-F and Continuous Class-F switching modes will be demonstrated with this model and verified by comparison with existing work which uses load-pull measurements to achieve the same results.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2011 6th European Microwave Integrated Circuit Conference
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	152-155
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9782874870231
ISBN (Print)	9781612842363
Publication status	Published - 15 Dec 2011

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