An X-band inverse class-F power amplifier is realized by a 1-mm Al Ga N/Ga N high electron mobility transistor（HEMT）.The intrinsic and parasitic components inside the transistor,especially output capacitor Cds,influ...An X-band inverse class-F power amplifier is realized by a 1-mm Al Ga N/Ga N high electron mobility transistor（HEMT）.The intrinsic and parasitic components inside the transistor,especially output capacitor Cds,influence the harmonic impedance heavily at the X-band,so compensation design is used for meeting the harmonic condition of inverse class-F on the current source plane.Experiment results show that,in the continuous-wave mode,the power amplifier achieves 61.7% power added efficiency（PAE）,which is 16.3% higher than the class-AB power amplifier realized by the same kind of HEMT.To the best of our knowledge,this is the first inverse class-F Ga N internally-matched power amplifier,and the PAE is quite high at the X-band.展开更多
A digital predistorted class-F power amplifier （PA） using Cree GaN HEMT CGH40010 operating at 2. 12 GHz is presented to obtain high efficiency and excellent linearity for wideband code-division multiple access （ WC...A digital predistorted class-F power amplifier （PA） using Cree GaN HEMT CGH40010 operating at 2. 12 GHz is presented to obtain high efficiency and excellent linearity for wideband code-division multiple access （ WCDMA ） applications. Measurement results with the continuous wave （CW） signals indicate that the designed class-F PA achieves a peak power-added efficiency （PAE） of 75. 2% with an output power of 39.4 dBm. The adjacent channel power ratio （ACPR） of the designed PA after digital predistortion （DPD） decreases from -28. 3 and -27. 5 dBc to -51.9 and -54. 0 dBc, respectively, for a 4-carrier 20 MHz WCDMA signal with 7. 1 dB peak to average power ratio （PAPR）. The drain efficiency （DE） of the PA is 37. 8% at an average output power of 33. 3 dBm. The designed power amplifier can be aoolied in the WCDMA system.展开更多
The appearance of third-generation semiconductors represented by gallium nitride （GaN） material greatly improves the output power of a power amplifier （PA）, but the efficiency of the PA needs to be further improve...The appearance of third-generation semiconductors represented by gallium nitride （GaN） material greatly improves the output power of a power amplifier （PA）, but the efficiency of the PA needs to be further improved. The Class-F PA reduces the overlap of drain voltage and current by tuning harmonic impedance so that high efficiency is achieved. This paper begins with the principle of class-F PA, regards the third harmonic voltage as an independent variable, analyzes the influence of the third harmonic on fundamental, and points out how drain efficiency and output power vary with the third harmonic voltage with an I-V knee effect. Finally, the best third harmonic impedance is found mathematically. We compare our results with the Loadpull technique in advanced design system environment and conclude that an optimized third harmonic impedance is open in an ideal case, while it is not at an open point with the I-V knee effect, and the drain efficiency with optimized third harmonic impedance is 4% higher than that with the third harmonic open.展开更多
A broadband class-F power amplifier for an S-band handset device is integrated on a 330.82 mm^3 die using an In Ga /GaAs HBT process. With LC serial harmonic traps immersed into the broadband output matching circuit, ...A broadband class-F power amplifier for an S-band handset device is integrated on a 330.82 mm^3 die using an In Ga /GaAs HBT process. With LC serial harmonic traps immersed into the broadband output matching circuit, good harmonic suppression performance can be achieved. A pure resistive impedance of the matching circuit, but near zero at second and infinite at third harmonic frequency, which enhances the efficiency, is obtained across 1.8–2.5 GHz. Tested with a continuous wave（CW） signal, the PA delivers an output power of 34 dBm and achieves a PAE of 57% at 2 GHz. In addition, excellent harmonic suppression levels of less than –53 dBc across the second to fifth harmonic are obtained.展开更多
为了满足移动通信系统中功率放大器宽频带和高效率的需求,采用阶梯阻抗网络实现宽带匹配电路,设计了一款高效率连续逆F类功率放大器。选用CGH40010F GaN HEMT晶体管,通过对连续逆F类功率放大器的理论分析,并且结合ADS负载牵引与源牵引仿...为了满足移动通信系统中功率放大器宽频带和高效率的需求,采用阶梯阻抗网络实现宽带匹配电路,设计了一款高效率连续逆F类功率放大器。选用CGH40010F GaN HEMT晶体管,通过对连续逆F类功率放大器的理论分析,并且结合ADS负载牵引与源牵引仿真,提取各频点的最佳负载阻抗和源阻抗,设计阶梯阻抗匹配电路,最终实现了一款宽带高效率功率放大器。测试结果表明,该功率放大器在3.2~3.8 GHz频段内,增益大于14 dB,增益平坦度小于±0.4 dB,饱和输出功率为40.6~40.9 dBm,最大漏极效率为64%~68%。该功率放大器的测试性能良好,可以为宽频带高效率功率放大器的设计提供参考。展开更多
传统的F类和逆F类功率放大器的带宽不宽,且对于功放输出信号的谐波控制比较严格。在连续类功放理论的基础上,设计了一款在工作带宽内连续F类和连续逆F类模式转换的功率放大器。设计的功放采用了Cree公司的CGH40010F GaN HEMT晶体管。通...传统的F类和逆F类功率放大器的带宽不宽,且对于功放输出信号的谐波控制比较严格。在连续类功放理论的基础上,设计了一款在工作带宽内连续F类和连续逆F类模式转换的功率放大器。设计的功放采用了Cree公司的CGH40010F GaN HEMT晶体管。通过调整功放管输出端的谐波控制网络,控制谐波阻抗在Smith圆图中位置分布,从而在带宽内同时实现连续F类和连续逆F类的工作模式。制作了测试板,结果表明在2.4～4.2 GHz的带宽内,增益在11 dB以上,漏极效率为55%～82%,输出功率在39.5～41.9 dBm。采用了10 MHz的LTE单载波信号进行功放的数字预失真测试,功放的输出ACPR改善了6 dB以上。展开更多
基金Project supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2015AA016801)
文摘An X-band inverse class-F power amplifier is realized by a 1-mm Al Ga N/Ga N high electron mobility transistor（HEMT）.The intrinsic and parasitic components inside the transistor,especially output capacitor Cds,influence the harmonic impedance heavily at the X-band,so compensation design is used for meeting the harmonic condition of inverse class-F on the current source plane.Experiment results show that,in the continuous-wave mode,the power amplifier achieves 61.7% power added efficiency（PAE）,which is 16.3% higher than the class-AB power amplifier realized by the same kind of HEMT.To the best of our knowledge,this is the first inverse class-F Ga N internally-matched power amplifier,and the PAE is quite high at the X-band.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.60702163)the National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2010ZX03007-002-01,2011ZX03004-003)
文摘A digital predistorted class-F power amplifier （PA） using Cree GaN HEMT CGH40010 operating at 2. 12 GHz is presented to obtain high efficiency and excellent linearity for wideband code-division multiple access （ WCDMA ） applications. Measurement results with the continuous wave （CW） signals indicate that the designed class-F PA achieves a peak power-added efficiency （PAE） of 75. 2% with an output power of 39.4 dBm. The adjacent channel power ratio （ACPR） of the designed PA after digital predistortion （DPD） decreases from -28. 3 and -27. 5 dBc to -51.9 and -54. 0 dBc, respectively, for a 4-carrier 20 MHz WCDMA signal with 7. 1 dB peak to average power ratio （PAPR）. The drain efficiency （DE） of the PA is 37. 8% at an average output power of 33. 3 dBm. The designed power amplifier can be aoolied in the WCDMA system.
文摘The appearance of third-generation semiconductors represented by gallium nitride （GaN） material greatly improves the output power of a power amplifier （PA）, but the efficiency of the PA needs to be further improved. The Class-F PA reduces the overlap of drain voltage and current by tuning harmonic impedance so that high efficiency is achieved. This paper begins with the principle of class-F PA, regards the third harmonic voltage as an independent variable, analyzes the influence of the third harmonic on fundamental, and points out how drain efficiency and output power vary with the third harmonic voltage with an I-V knee effect. Finally, the best third harmonic impedance is found mathematically. We compare our results with the Loadpull technique in advanced design system environment and conclude that an optimized third harmonic impedance is open in an ideal case, while it is not at an open point with the I-V knee effect, and the drain efficiency with optimized third harmonic impedance is 4% higher than that with the third harmonic open.
文摘A broadband class-F power amplifier for an S-band handset device is integrated on a 330.82 mm^3 die using an In Ga /GaAs HBT process. With LC serial harmonic traps immersed into the broadband output matching circuit, good harmonic suppression performance can be achieved. A pure resistive impedance of the matching circuit, but near zero at second and infinite at third harmonic frequency, which enhances the efficiency, is obtained across 1.8–2.5 GHz. Tested with a continuous wave（CW） signal, the PA delivers an output power of 34 dBm and achieves a PAE of 57% at 2 GHz. In addition, excellent harmonic suppression levels of less than –53 dBc across the second to fifth harmonic are obtained.
