Switchmode RF and Microwave Power Amplifiers

Switchmode RF and Microwave Power Amplifiers, Third Edition is a comprehensive reference book on designing RF and microwave switchmode power amplifiers, covering theoretical discussions and practical examples. It covers designing high-efficiency amplifiers for different transistor types, operating in Class D or E at lower frequencies, and Class E or F and their subclasses at microwave frequencies. It also provides techniques for designing multiband and broadband Doherty amplifiers. The book focuses on switchmode RF and microwave power amplifiers, which are essential in cellular/wireless, satellite, and radar communication systems, offering power consumption savings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 840 pages
Publication date: 26 March 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Switchmode RF and Microwave Power Amplifiers, Third Edition is a comprehensive and indispensable resource for designing RF and microwave switchmode power amplifiers. This authoritative text seamlessly blends theoretical concepts with practical applications, enabling readers to create highly efficient power amplifiers for a wide range of bipolar and field-effect transistors. By leveraging its comprehensive coverage, readers can design versatile high-efficiency switchmode power amplifiers that operate in Class D or E at lower frequencies, as well as in Class E or F and their subclasses at microwave frequencies, with precisely specified output power. Furthermore, the book offers valuable techniques for designing multiband and broadband Doherty amplifiers, employing diverse bandwidth extension methods and implementation technologies.

In addition to its theoretical foundations, Switchmode RF and Microwave Power Amplifiers, Third Edition emphasizes the practical aspects of load-network design techniques, focusing on both lumped and transmission-line elements. This unique approach equips readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize the performance of power amplifiers in cellular/wireless, satellite, and radar communication systems, where significant power consumption savings are paramount.

By presenting a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of switchmode RF and microwave power amplifiers, this third edition serves as a valuable reference for researchers, engineers, and students engaged in the field of telecommunications and signal processing. Its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and detailed explanations make it an essential tool for anyone seeking to advance their understanding and expertise in this rapidly evolving area.

Weight: 1672g
Dimension: 192 x 236 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128214480
Edition number: 3 ed