Design and analysis of stacked power amplifier in series-input and series-output configuration
Journal
IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques
Journal Volume
55
Journal Issue
12
Pages
2802-2812
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
Abstract
The stacked-device power-combining technique is a proven method to increase the output power and load impedance of a power amplifier (PA) simultaneously. The series-input configuration is physically realizable for multicell stacked device configuration in monolithic circuits. The series-input and series-output stack configuration is rigorously analyzed and proven to increase both the input impedance and output impedance simultaneously, easing the matching circuit designs in high PAs. The effects of asymmetry of the input feed and amplifier cells due to distributed effects and process variation on the performance of the stack amplifier are discussed. A four-cell HBT amplifier operating at 56 GHz is demonstrated to validate the circuit concept. © 2006 IEEE.
Subjects
Monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) power amplifiers (PAs); Stacked amplifier
Type
conference paper