Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

1985

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Graham, Peter

Abstract

Classes of operation of solid state power amplifiers are surveyed with an emphasis on high efficiency radio frequency applications. Classes A through H and S are covered, with the first three classes combined in a unified analysis. Time domain analyses of the switched-mode classes, D through S, include the effects of stray reactances, switch transition times, and load variations. For class E, a point of optimum operation is derived, and component values are determined assuming optimum operation. The multi-resonator and transmission line forms of class F are analyzed. In the last section, audio amplifier and modulator applications of classes G, H, and S are discussed. The characteristics of all the classes of power amplifiers discussed are summarized in a table at the end of the paper.

Extent

158 p.

Comments

College of Engineering and Computer Science|Thesis (M.S.E.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1985.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|College of Engineering and Computer Science

Identifier

FADT14276

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