Application Note Demonstrates NI AWR Design Environment Load-Pull Technology for the Design of Wideband High-Efficiency
PAs
El Segundo, Calif. – April 15, 2015
What:
NI (formerly AWR Corporation) announces a new application
note titled "Using
NI AWR Design Environment Load-Pull Simulation for the Designer of Wideband High-Efficiency PAs" that explores
the design of power amplifiers (PAs) leveraging load-pull technology within
NI AWR Design Environment™ software, specifically
that of Microwave Office. Using a Cree CGH40010F gallium
nitride high-electron mobility transistor in a Class F PA at 2000 MHz as the example circuit, the application note
details how power-added efficiency is maximized by optimizing source and load pull at the fundamental frequency,
plus second and third harmonics. Additionally, the ability of the load-pull technique to inspect transistor voltage
and current waveforms helps users gain confidence in their high performance designs.
Where:
"Using NI AWR Design Environment Load-Pull Simulation for the Designer of Wideband High-Efficiency PAs" application
note is found online at awrcorp.com/solutions/technical-papers.
When:
Immediately
About NI AWR Software
The NI AWR Design Environment software portfolio includes RF/microwave electronic design automation (EDA) tools
such as Visual System Simulator for system design, Microwave Office/Analog Office for microwave/RF circuit design,
and AXIEM and Analyst for electromagnetic analysis. NI AWR software tools help design engineers to dramatically
reduce development time and cost for components, circuits, systems and subsystems employed in wireless, high-speed
wired, broadband, aerospace and defense, and electro-optical applications. Readers can learn more at
ni.com/awr.
About National Instruments
Since 1976, NI has made it possible for engineers and scientists to solve the world's greatest engineering challenges
with powerful, flexible technology solutions that accelerate productivity and drive rapid innovation. Customers
from a wide variety of industries–from healthcare to automotive and from consumer electronics to particle physics–use
NI's integrated hardware and software platform to improve the world we live in.
Contact:
Sherry Hess Vice President of Marketing AWR Corporation (310) 726-3000
hess@awrcorp.com
Posted April 19, 2015
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