High-efficiency broadband extended hybrid continuous mode power amplifier with joint input-output harmonic control

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Authors: Ce Shen, Fei You, Yong Zhang, Panhua Zhang
Cited by: 1
References: 33

Abstract

This paper analyzes the generation mechanism of input harmonics and the inherent contradiction between bandwidth expansion and efficiency degradation in extended continuous mode. It theoretically demonstrates the necessity of implementing input harmonic control and proposes a joint input-output harmonic control technique to compensate for the efficiency sacrificed in extended continuous mode to increase bandwidth, thereby better balancing the efficiency and bandwidth performance of the power amplifier. A 1.6-2.8 GHz high-efficiency broadband extended hybrid continuous power amplifier is designed to verify this theory, with a saturation efficiency of more than 66% and a saturation power of more than 39.8dBm.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Power Amplifier Design Microwave Engineering and Waveguides Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design

Publication details

Journal / source
IEICE Electronics Express
Publisher
Institute of Electronics, Information and Communications Engineers (IEICE)
Volume
23
Issue
5
Pages
20250703–20250703
Publication date
4 January 2026
Language
EN