Switchmode RF and Microwave Power Amplifiers

Switchmode RF and Microwave Power Amplifiers

<p>Combining solid theoretical discussions with practical design examples, this book is an essential reference on developing RF and microwave switchmode power amplifiers.</p> <p>With this book you will be able to: </p> <ul> <p><li>Design high-efficiency RF and microwave power amplifiers on different types of bipolar and field-effect transistors using well-known and novel theoretical approaches, nonlinear simulation tools, and practical design techniques</li><li>Design any type of high-efficiency switchmode power amplifiers operating in Class D or E at lower frequencies and in Class E or F and their subclasses at microwave frequencies, with specified output power</li><li>Understand the theory and practical implementation of load-network design techniques based on lumped and transmission-line elements</li><li>Combine multi-stage Doherty architecture and switchmode power amplifiers to significantly increase efficiency of the entire radio transmitter</li><li>Learn the different types of predistortion linearization techniques required to improve the quality of signal transmission in a nonlinear amplifying system </li> </ul> <b> <p>New to this edition: </p></b> <ul><li>Comprehensive overview of different Doherty architectures which are, and will be used in modern communication systems to save power consumption and reduce costs</li><li>A new chapter on analog and digital predistortion techniques</li><li>Coverage of broadband Class-F power amplifiers, high-power inverse Class-F power amplifiers for WCDMA systems, broadband Class-E techniques</li></ul><ul><li>Unique focus on switchmode RF and microwave power amplifiers that are widely used in cellular/wireless, satellite and radar communication systems and which offer major power consumption savings</li><li>Complete coverage of the new Doherty architecture which offers major efficiencies and savings on power consumption</li><li>Balances theory with practical implementatation, avoiding a cookbook approach, enabling engineers to develop better designs</li><li>Trusted content from leading figures in the field with a Foreword of endorsement by Zoya Popovic</li></ul>