Linear and Switch-Mode RF Power Amplifiers Design and Implementation Methods

3.7.2.2 Parallel LC Networks with Nonideal Components -- 3.7.2.3 Loading Effects on Parallel LC Networks -- 3.8 LC Resonators as Impedance Transformers -- 3.8.1 Inductive Load -- 3.8.2 Capacitive Load -- 3.9 Tapped Resonators as Impedance Transformers -- 3.9.1 Tapped-C Impedance Transformer -- 3.9.2 Tapped-L Impedance Transformer -- 3.10 Signal Flow Graphs -- References -- Chapter 4 Small-Signal Amplifiers -- 4.1 Amplifier Basic Terminology -- 4.1.1 Gain -- 4.1.2 Efficiency -- 4.1.3 Power Output Capability -- 4.1.4 Linearity -- 4.1.5 1 dB Compression Point -- 4.1.6 Harmonic Distortion -- 4.1.7 Intermodulation -- 4.2 Small-Signal Amplifier Design -- 4.2.1 DC Biasing Circuits -- 4.2.2 BJT Biasing Circuits -- 4.2.2.1 Fixed Bias -- 4.2.2.2 Stable Bias -- 4.2.2.3 Self-Bias -- 4.2.2.4 Emitter Bias -- 4.2.2.5 Active Bias Circuit -- 4.2.2.6 Bias Circuit Using Linear Regulator -- 4.2.3 FET Biasing Circuits -- 4.2.4 Small-Signal Amplifier Design Method. -- 4.2.4.1 Definitions of Power Gains for Small-Signal Amplifiers -- 4.2.4.2 Design Steps for Small-Signal Amplifier -- 4.2.4.3 Small-Signal Amplifier Stability -- 4.2.4.4 Constant Gain Circles -- 4.2.4.5 Unilateral Figure of Merit -- References -- Chapter 5 Linear Amplifier Design and Implementation -- 5.1 Large-Signal RF Amplifier Design Techniques -- 5.2 Push-Pull Amplifier Configuration -- 5.3 Parallel Transistor Configuration -- 5.4 PA Module Combiners -- 5.5 Linear Amplifiers -- 5.5.1 Conventional Amplifiers: Classes A, B, and C -- 5.6 Class A Amplifiers -- 5.7 Class B -- 5.8 Class AB -- 5.9 Class C -- 5.9.1 Design Example -- References -- Chapter 6 Switch-Mode Amplifier Design and Implementation -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Class D Amplifiers -- 6.2.1 Voltage-Mode Class D Amplifiers -- 6.2.2 Current Mode Class D Amplifiers -- 6.3 Class E Amplifiers -- 6.3.1 Conventional Analysis of Class E Amplifiers