Circuits Actifs RF

Objectives

At the end of this teaching period, students will be able to

-          Define amplifier spécifications

-          Choose the amplifier architectures that meet the targeted specifications

-          Design amplifiers meeting several specifications: power gain, linearity, noise, efficiency

Description

Through this teaching, students will learn how to design radiofrequency amplifiers in hybrid technology as well as integrated technology (MMIC)

•  High frequency technologies
•  RF amplifiers
  •  HEMT : Behaviour, IV caractersitics
  •  Linearity: P1dB, IP3, C/I3
  •  Efficendy, PAE
  •  Class amplification choice
  •  Stability
• Amplifier design
  • Matching
  •  Optimization
  •  amplifiers
•  Examples
•  Fixed gain amplifier
•  Low-noise amplifier
•  Oscillators