Hashmi et al., 2013 - Google Patents
Introduction to load-pull systems and their applicationsHashmi et al., 2013
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- Hashmi M
- Ghannouchi F
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- IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine
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Large-signal or non-linear characterization of transistor devices is essential for determining their performance in such non-linear applications as power amplifiers (PAs), considering the limitations of linear S-parameter characterization techniques in such applications. Load-pull …
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