RF Man - Impedance Matching in an RF Amplifier using Conventional RF Transformers and a NanoVNA

This video discusses impedance matching in a Push Pull Amplifier using conventional RF Transformers. It also shows how to use a NanoVNA to tune and validate critical design parameters including Return Loss (S11), VSWR, and Series Resistance on a Smith Chart.

[ABVampire]

Been struggling with impedance transformation and Reactance. This video brought me a big moment of insight. Thanks for posting.

[bparker]

You and Sharky are just awesome. The only two that seem to actually share knowledge with the community

[JD-]

Bravo.... somebody that actually teaches you. And explains everything, excellent work,

[-cw]

RF Man, Your insight is priceless and greatly appreciated. Thank you

[alfredoandrade]

Your video clears and answer all my questions on impedance matching. Thank you Sir "RF Man".. Salute!

[susqibi]

My teacher drilled that formula into my head Z= sqrt(x^2 + Y^2) I will never forget it. I need to make some spread sheets as well, its a great idea. I made up quite a few for my microcontroller and labview classes.

[lyleengelbrecht]

WELL DONE YOU HAVE A MAGICAL CLEAR VOICE TO LISTEN TO AS WELL
THANKS FOR SHARING YOU KNOWLEDGE AND NOT DYING WITH IT LIKE A LOT DO THESE DAYS GOD BLESS

[allenmarian]

Appreciate your effort in making such informative videos.

Very, very nice !! No have a lot of mathematics, but has a lot of practical knowledge !! Pretty good way ! Thanks a lot !

[susqibi]

We got into calculating series and parallel branches of impedances as well as tank circuits at the end of the first year. We will be building some pretty simple things in the next semester but I really want to build high powered amplifier using one of these devices and incorporate a switchable matching network to use across the amateur bands. My vna should be here in a few more days. Looking forward to playing with that, Thank you for sharing this info.

We havent learned the smith chart yet in school but having learned all of the theory already, I pretty much see whats going on in the smith chart, AC theory busted my balls LOL

[dankmemer]

I wish you could have been my professor for Linear Controls class! Thanks so much for this. By the way, isn't the NanoVNA wonderful? It allows us peasants to explore the wonderful world of RF. 73s

[smehy]

Suitable matching for 432 MHz with that MRFE6vp1k2 or BLF188xr ?

[delestebroacast]

Hello RF Man, how much does the Excel spreadsheet cost? It would be very useful for me, thank you.

[sonax]

What should be a good input transformer for broadband, from 3 to 30Mhz?

[jlog]

Such a great channel but the video technique is horrendous. Try a tripod and don’t zoom in so close. Would like to watch more of his videos but …

[researchandbuild]

When I see the transistor S parameters I thought you would have to make a matching network that would also cancel out the reactance so you would get maximum power into the transistor. Is this not so?

[susqibi]

Say you are running class AB or B with a transformer that has a center tap secondary, do your turns ratio need to be divided in two so you would have half the amount of turns? EDIT you answered my question in the video

[joaopaulocoelho]

Hi. Can you give me some more details regarding the 3:1 transformer uses at 9:32? In particular, how it was sized. I believe is coreless am I right?

[subramanianr]

Very well presented. Thanks and a big thumbs up to you 👍👍👍
De VU2RZA

[allenmarian]

It would be nice if you can share the spreadsheets here