Field-Effect Transistor RF Power Amplifiers.

Abstract

The report documents the results of a series of tests devised to evaluate state-of-the-art field-effect transistors (FETs) as RF power amplifiers. Power output, gain and efficiency are studied; special attention is given to reliability and intermodulation distortion (IMD) evaluation. Conclusions drawn from the data indicate that integration of FETs in their present form into RF power amplifier designs is not feasible. Recommendations are made to modify present device designs to remove operational restrictions. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0737595

Entities

People

  • Martin Ringel

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Electronic Amplifier
  • Field Effect Transistors
  • Power
  • Power Amplifiers
  • Radio Frequency Power
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transistors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design