15 W Power Amplifier Modules Using Coaxial Waveguide Combining by Planar Probes

Suna G., Eker T., Akkul M., Incebacak M., Demir S., Yliditim N.

IEEE Antennas-and-Propagation-Society International Symposium (APSURSI), Tennessee, United States Of America, 6 - 11 July 2014, pp.647-648 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Tennessee
  • Country: United States Of America
  • Page Numbers: pp.647-648
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Power combining in coaxial waveguide by printed planar probes is investigated. Combiners are designed and implemented at 8-12 GHz and 15-18 GHz. Average introduced insertion loss is measured as 0.5 dB per branch. Power amplifier modules are designed and implemented for both bands. similar to 20 W output power at 8-12 GHz and similar to 12 W output at 15-18 GHz are achieved by efficient power combining.