Dr. Steve C. Cripps University of Cardiff and Hywave Associates, UK, Dr. Jeff Powell, Skyarna Ltd, UK, and Dr. Roberto Quaglia, Cardiff University, are teaching this course that deals with the theory and design of RF Power Amplifiers for wireless, satcom, and microwave applications and features in-depth treatment of PA design, PA modes, envelope power management, and non-linear effects.
In any system, the power amplifier is a critical component. It is typically the most costly single item and consumes most of the supply power. Knowledge of the possibilities for trading power per unit cost with efficiency and linearity often forms the basis for the entire system architecture design.
Professsor Steve C. Cripps
Professor Steve Cripps, Ph. D University of Cardiff and Hywave Associates, UK. He is currently vice-chair of the High Power Amplifier subcommittee of the Technical Co-ordination and Technical Program Committees of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society, and writes the regular "Microwave Bytes" column in the IEEE Microwave Magazine. He recieved the IEEE Microwave Applications Award in 2008.
Dr. Jeff Powell
Dr. Powell, Microwave Design Engineer & Consultant, Skyarna Ltd, UK. Dr Powell has published more than 40 papers and 2 issued or pending patents and has made many technical presentations at international conferences and seminars.