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Testing RF Power Amplifier Designs

See how RF power amplifier designs are verified from early development through production using methods that improve performance, consistency, and throughput.


April 19, 2026 by Rohde & Schwarz
Topics Covered
Key RF Amplifier Performance Metrics
Compression, Intermodulation, and Harmonic Analysis
Continuous Wave vs. Modulated Signal Testing
Load Pull and Device Characterization Techniques
Amplifier Topologies
Linearization and Digital Predistortion Methods

eGuide Overview 

An overview from electronic design automation to real RF devices while focusing on verification, characterization, repeatability, and throughput. It explains the important characteristics and how they can be verified. In addition, it sheds light on the specialties along the value chain from development, validation and characterization to production.

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