1. Linear power amplifiers
Class A amplifiers, Gain match and power match, Load-Pull, Loadline theory, Design examples.
2. High-efficiency amplifiers
Class AB/B/C/D/E/F amplifiers, PAE, “Knee” effect, Power matching, Overdrive, Switching mode amplifiers.
3. Non-linear effects in RF PA
Two-Tone analysis, P1dB/IP3/IM3, AM-to-PM effects.
4. PA for broadband communication
Digital modulation, GSM/CDMA/OFDM, Peak-to-average ratio, CCDF, EVM, BER.
5. PA Layout and simulation
PA design flow chart, Device selection, Circuit layout/modeling, Large-signal simulation, ADS DesignGuide.
6. Efficiency enhancement
7. Linearization techniques
8. PA architecture
9. PA packaging and testing
10. High-Yield amplifier design