Design and Analysis of a New Configuration of Microwave Power Amplifier

Abstract

The chapter has the objective of introducing and explaining the concept of a microwave power amplifier (PA). PA is one of the blocks that has a large effect on the overall performance of communication systems, especially in transmitter systems, and their design is decided by the parameters of the transistor selected. This chapter is divided into three parts, which will be as follows: Part 1 provides background theory relevant to our research. Part 2 describes the matching techniques for PAs. Part 3 utilizes the tools developed in Parts 1 and 2 to analyze and design the proposed microwave power amplifier with a microstrip technology intended for wireless applications.