This chapter focuses on microwave amplifier circuit design. A simple microwave amplifier consists of an active device, such as a transistor, an input- and output-matching circuit, and a power supply ...
The design of bias networks for any RF power amplifier therefore plays an important part in establishing stable operation. The subject has a curious history, which takes us into the murky waters of ...
Consider this simple common emitter amplifier ... design. The first is the Vbe drop. For a normal silicon transistor, this should be about 0.6 or 0.7 volts, dependant on temperature. If the real ...