A microstrip version of class-E microwave amplifier
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https://doi.org/10.3103/S0735272705010012Abstract
The paper is devoted to design and experimental investigation of a microwave class-E amplifier built in MESFET, type CLY5, and intended for operation at frequency 820 MHz. The simulation results show a good agreement with the experiment.References
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