Technical Education Webinar Series

Title: Recent Advances in Broadband RF Amplifiers: Beyond Distributed Amps

Date: December 10, 2024

Time: 8am PT / 11am ET

Sponsored by: Marki Microwave

Presented by: Doug Jorgesen, Vice President of Applications Engineering

Abstract:
While narrowband communications systems can be tuned for peak performance, designers of broadband RF systems grapple with complexities of ensuring low noise, high linearity, and flat gain across expansive frequency bands. Traditionally, distributed amplifiers were the primary solution for achieving acceptable performance across GHz-wide bandwidths despite limitations in power, linearity, and noise. However, recent innovations in transistor technology have catalyzed the development of new broadband amplifier designs. These advanced designs not only offer reduced size and power consumption but also deliver markedly improved performance characteristics uniformly across a spectrum extending from kHz to over 40 GHz.

This presentation will delve into the latest advancements in broadband amplifier circuits, discussing crucial design considerations and trade-offs. You will learn how to solve problems with space and power limitations while improving system performance and reducing cost by using a state of the art broadband amplifier.

Presenter Bio:
Since joining Marki in 2011, Doug has guided the product development and technical support for nearly all of Marki’s modern portfolio and engineering staff. As vice president of applications engineering, Doug is responsible for ensuring the technical success of our customers through technical support and communications. He received a doctorate in photonics from the University of California, San Diego and a BSEE from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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