Module 7: Learning Materials
To-Do Date: Mar 9 at 11:59pm- Module 7: Overview and Instructions
- Module 7: Learning Materials
- Module 7a Assignment-- Amplifer types (10points)
- Module 7a Assignment-- Simulate RF and DC chokes (20 points)
- Module 7b Assignment-- Gain definitions (20 pts)
- Module 7c Assignment-- Amplifer stability (30points)
- Module 7d Assignment-- Amplifer matching (30points)
- Module 7e Assignment-- Amplifer matching (20points)
- Module 7f Assignment-- Amplifer design and tuning (90points)
- Module 7: Tutorial Assignment -- Amplifiers (20 points), Discussion
- Module 7 -- Amplifiers: Muddiest OR Most Interesting Point Discussion (10 pts)
Introduction
In this module, we will study microwave amplifiers and their applications to microwave circuits.Learning Materials
Material/Lecture content
- Readings:
- Planar Microwave Circuits, by Lee chapter 10
- Microwave Engineering, by Pozar, chapter 11 Download chapter 11
- Power Points from Class
Review: Transistors
Review: AC and DC Power (Tuesday 3/9)
Review: Transistor Amplifier Classes A,B, AB,C, etc.
Power Amplifier Basics (Tuesday 3/9)
RF Chokes and DC blocks (Additional Info provided to go with Tues 3/11/2021)
PA Load Lines (Thursday 3/11)
Gain Definitions (Thursday 3/11 in class)
Stability of Linear Amplifiers (Tuesday 3/16, Thur 3/18)
Maximum Gain (Conjugate Match)
Maximum Gain Examples
Constant Gain Circles
Supplementary: Signal Flow Graphs
Cascoding, Load Pull, Bias
Supporting Material
Class LIVE VIDEO Meetings
We will meet Tuesday and Thursday, using the Zoom link on your left menu. If the meeting link doesn't show up, look under Previous Meetings.Slides:
Matching for Maximum Gain, Gain Circles amplifiers 4 matching.ppt
Download amplifiers 4 matching.ppt
Assignments
You can access the activities by clicking "next" below or through the navigation links at the top of the page. Choose 100 points (2 weeks worth of points) from the Assignments below:
Additional assignments will be posted soon.
- Module 7a Assignment-- Amplifer types (10points)
- Module 7a Assignment-- Simulate RF and DC chokes (20 points)
- Module 7b Assignment-- Gain definitions (20 pts)
- Module 7c Assignment-- Amplifer stability (30points)
- Module 7d Assignment-- Amplifer matching (30points)
- Module 7e Assignment-- Amplifer matching (20points)
- Module 7f Assignment-- Amplifer design and tuning (30points)
- Module 7: Tutorial Assignment -- Amplifiers (20 points)
- Module 7 -- Amplifiers: Muddiest OR Most Interesting Point Discussion (10 pts)