High-efficiency concurrent dual-band class-E power amplifier with extended maximum operating frequency

Abstract

This paper presents a method for designing high-efficiency concurrent dual-band (DB) class-E power amplifier (PA) that operate above the theoretical maximum frequency (f_max). The excess output capacitances at the two desired frequencies can be compensated using the proposed output matching network without separate design of harmonic compensation network, thus the fundamental and harmonic impedances for DB optimum class-E operation are achieved above the f_max, considering the parasitics of the packaged transistor. For demonstration, the fabricated DB class-E PA using GaN HEMT features the maximum power-added efficiency (PAE) of 74.1% and 72.6% at 1.9 and 2.5 GHz, while the output power is 40.3 and 40.7 dBm, respectively.