Latest Transceivers Technical Articles

We explore the implementation and design equations of the second-harmonic peaking amplifier.

We explore the implementation and design equations of the second-harmonic peaking amplifier.

This article highlights a selection of circuits used for amplitude modulation, including a switching modulator built with…

This article highlights a selection of circuits used for amplitude modulation, including a switching modulator built with just one diode and a circuit that incorporates a Class C power amplifier.

Using the second-harmonic peaking amplifier as an example, we explore the basic principles of inverse Class F amplification.

Using the second-harmonic peaking amplifier as an example, we explore the basic principles of inverse Class F amplification.

Among modulator circuits, the ring modulator stands out as one of the most effective for generating AM signals. Learn why…

Among modulator circuits, the ring modulator stands out as one of the most effective for generating AM signals. Learn why in this article.

Learn how this power amplifier uses a quarter-wavelength transmission line to achieve up to 100% efficiency.

Learn how this power amplifier uses a quarter-wavelength transmission line to achieve up to 100% efficiency.

Using the example of a diode-bridge modulator, we examine the basic principles of switching modulators for AM signal generation.

Using the example of a diode-bridge modulator, we examine the basic principles of switching modulators for AM signal generation.

We explore how adding a small amount of voltage ripple to a Class F amplifier increases its efficiency, then work through…

We explore how adding a small amount of voltage ripple to a Class F amplifier increases its efficiency, then work through a design example.

Learn how the balanced modulator addresses shortcomings of the square-law modulator when generating DSB-SC and…

Learn how the balanced modulator addresses shortcomings of the square-law modulator when generating DSB-SC and conventional AM signals.

In this article, we derive the design equations for the third-harmonic peaking Class F amplifier with the flattest…

In this article, we derive the design equations for the third-harmonic peaking Class F amplifier with the flattest possible collector voltage waveforms.

In this article, we explore the foundational concepts of square-law modulators and examine some circuit implementations.

In this article, we explore the foundational concepts of square-law modulators and examine some circuit implementations.

This article explores the basic principles of Class F operation and introduces the third-harmonic-peaking Class F amplifier.

This article explores the basic principles of Class F operation and introduces the third-harmonic-peaking Class F amplifier.

Learn about conventional AM, an amplitude modulation technique commonly used in commercial radio broadcasting.

Learn about conventional AM, an amplitude modulation technique commonly used in commercial radio broadcasting.

In this article, we discuss a tuning method designed specifically for Class E RF amplifiers.

In this article, we discuss a tuning method designed specifically for Class E RF amplifiers.

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of DSB-SC amplitude modulation.

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of DSB-SC amplitude modulation.

In this article, we examine the effects of RF choke non-idealities on Class E amplifier performance and learn how to…

In this article, we examine the effects of RF choke non-idealities on Class E amplifier performance and learn how to choose the right choke inductance for your amplifier design.

In this article, we discuss the basics of RF modulation and how it affects the performance of communication systems.

In this article, we discuss the basics of RF modulation and how it affects the performance of communication systems.

In this article, we examine how non-zero switch transition times impact the efficiency of a Class E power amplifier.

In this article, we examine how non-zero switch transition times impact the efficiency of a Class E power amplifier.

In this article, we examine the filtering requirements of Class E power amplifiers with less-than-ideal Q-factors.

In this article, we examine the filtering requirements of Class E power amplifiers with less-than-ideal Q-factors.

In this article, we analyze the operation of the Class E amplifier and examine the underlying assumptions of its design equations.

In this article, we analyze the operation of the Class E amplifier and examine the underlying assumptions of its design equations.