High-frequency, high-power transistor linear power amplifier design.
Abstract
This thesis discusses in detail the physical and electrical
characteristics of high-frequency, high-power transistors,
and why class B amplifiers are necessary for linear
power amplification of signals containing more than one
frequency. Linear power amplifier design is contingent upon having
a suitable design technique. "Suitable" often means
being able to determine parameter values called for by that
technique. Conjugate impedance matching is a suitable
technique and three of the four parameter values can be
accurately determined. In some cases manufacturers provide data for this technique, titled "Large-signal-parameters".