AN10714_1
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Application note
Rev. 01 — 26 January 2010
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AN10714
Using the BLF574 in the 88 MHz to 108 MHz FM band
compares the performance of Class-B and Class-AB amplifier configurations.
shows the second order harmonic performance.
BLF574 at 98 MHz, I
Dq
= 200 mA.
(1) 46 V.
(2) 48 V.
(3) 50 V.
(4) 52 V.
Fig 7.
Output gain and efficiency variation under different drain voltage conditions
BLF574 at 98 MHz, V
DD
= 50 V.
(1) 200 mA.
(2) 1 A.
Fig 8.
Output gain and efficiency comparison for Class-B and Class-AB amplifiers
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600
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200
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20
28
32
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P
(dB)
16
40
20
60
80
η
D
(%)
0
G
P
η
D
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
P
L
(W)
0
800
600
400
200
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24
20
28
32
G
P
(dB)
16
40
20
60
80
η
D
(%)
0
G
P
η
D
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)