A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF RF AMPLIFIER – TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS

18 Jul

Authors: Ananiya, Ishan Panchal

Abstract: RF Power Amplifiers are used extensively worldwide, have numerous applications. The technology advancing in their design is changing very quickly. Commercial and defense avionics, deep space exploration, electronic warfare, naval applications, mobile internet, satellite communication, and wireless communications are some of its applications. From SiC (Si on Chip) to GaN, technology has advanced. This review paper covers a comprehensive analysis and comparative study of RF Power Amplifier design with the advent of future technology and supplies knowledge of different types of RF Amplifier, their design and implementation and software used details, and technology advancements in both hardware and software, etc. It also provides applications of amplifiers and how we should improve and work on the design for better efficiency and results. It is primarily focused on increasing output power from a given input power, and it also involves various simulation stability techniques. Their performance is closely linked to both electronic design parameters and thermal behavior, requiring a multidisciplinary approach to optimize efficiency, linearity, and reliability. This research presents a comprehensive analysis combining technological evolution, bias circuit designs, and thermal management strategies.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16793523