Research and Design of an X-Band UHF Power Amplifier
https://doi.org/10.32603/1993-8985-2022-25-5-56-66
Аннотация
Introduction. A method for designing power amplifiers for use in the transmitting channels of X-band transceiver modules is investigated. The design process was aimed at optimizing the relationship between the basic amplifier characteristics, including the operating frequency band, output power level, output linearity, high harmonics suppression, etc.
Aim. Investigation of a method for designing an X-band UHF power amplifier, which is capable of optimizing the relationship between its main characteristics.
Materials and methods. Theoretical calculations were combined with experimental studies into the design of a UHF power amplifier. The stages of the design process are described in detail, including major ideas, principal circuits, and strip circuits. Evaluations were conducted using the Keysight ADS high frequency circuit simulation tool.
Results. A method for designing X-band UHF power amplifiers on the basis of a close combination of theory, simulation, and experimental adjustment was described in detail.
Conclusion. A prototype of an X-band PA was developed; an approach to developing a methodology for manufacturing, measuring, and testing X-band PAs is described.
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Об авторах
Nguyen Xuan LuongВьетнам
Xuan Luong Nguyen, Master Degree (2013) in radio navigation systems
334, Nguyen Trai, Hanoi
Thi Thanh Thuy Dang
Вьетнам
Dang Thi Thanh Thuy, PhD (2012), lecturer at the Department of Radio Physics, Associate Professor (2018)
334, Nguyen Trai, Hanoi
Nguyen Phung Bao
Вьетнам
Phung Bao Nguyen, PhD (1996), Visiting Lecturer of the Institute of System Integration/TU Le Quy Don; Former Director of the Institute of System Integration/TU Le Quy Don; Former Deputy of Director of the IMC/VUSTA/Ministry of Science & Technology/SRV
236, Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi
Nguyen Van Bac
Россия
Van Bac Nguyen, Master Degree (2013) in Radar Engineering of Military Academy of Field Anti-Aircraft Defense named after Marshal of Soviet Union A. M. Vasilevsky, Russian Federation. Lecturer of the Department of Electronic Technologies of Institute of System Integration/TU Le Quy Don
236, Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi
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Для цитирования:
Xuan Luong N., Dang T., Phung Bao N., Van Bac N. Research and Design of an X-Band UHF Power Amplifier. Известия высших учебных заведений России. Радиоэлектроника. 2022;25(5):56-66. https://doi.org/10.32603/1993-8985-2022-25-5-56-66
For citation:
Xuan Luong N., Dang T., Phung Bao N., Van Bac N. Research and Design of an X-Band UHF Power Amplifier. Journal of the Russian Universities. Radioelectronics. 2022;25(5):56-66. https://doi.org/10.32603/1993-8985-2022-25-5-56-66