Class E RF Amplifiers Explained - Circuit Analysis (Part 2)

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This video explains how a class E amplifier is designed on constructed and compares the benefits of Class E over Class B operation. Class E amplifiers are a switching topology which have great efficiency and lower power dissipation than most linear amplifiers. They are used in a variety of applications including RF and Audio.
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Once again, very nice presentation, Rob. I'm impressed with your detailing. I don't have the time to do what you are doing, but I'm referencing your work to others. Former RF engineer, retired. 73's Dale. Oh by the way, I have one critique. I would not recommend using film resistors with any lead lengths, in any RF circuits...IE: the LDMOS amps in previous videos. Best to design, using surface mount devices, and cut down any potential inductive reactance. I'd have concerns of any VHF resonances with the LONG leads! In my designs I only use specific RF related components. ~25 years ago, I did design a multi KW class "E" AM transmitter, matter of fact even used ECL logic to drive the drivers for the FETS! LOL! Worked great. ( My passion is R&D. Was visited by NASA engineers back in the day. Plasma generator for the Hydrogen pulsed rocket engine project) RF generation was from ADI DDS devices, was also able to control the phase relations between the devices..etc. To much detail to get into! Keep up the good work. My interest were driven by EER, I did speak with Mr. Caan a few times back in the day, although he was in his 80's.
Looking forward to your next

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Fantastic.

What is the current probe you are using? I’ve tried making class e amplifiers before, I would have loved to be able to see the current waveform.

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