(Part 1) How to Design, Build, and Test an RF Linear Amplifier (Overview)

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Жыл бұрын

This multi part video focuses on the critical design aspects of an RF Push-Pull amplifier. The example shown uses an IRF510 MOSFET transistor to explain impedance matching, biasing, amplifier classification, circuit stability, feedback, tuning, power output, harmonic distortion, and other important design characteristics. It also introduces LTSpice as a simulation tool. From this video, the viewer will gain an in-depth understanding of how to design, build, and test an RF power amplifier. Please visit my web site for the RF amplifiers and other products I offer. rflinear-amplifiers.com

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@jimjames1987 5 күн бұрын

I've been struggling to understand the theory behind this for a long time, this has cleared up many things. Looking forward to watching the rest now, thank you!

@williambrooks6629 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting so much work into this video series. I'm halfway through no1 and really appreciate the circuit description. Looking forward to the remainder

@saberx77 Жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to this series! Thank you for spending the time creating!

@tahlularose9267 Жыл бұрын

Looks like the non-engineer HAM class I've been looking for, thanks.

@Masirah1 Жыл бұрын

Very good video. I like when you take your time discussing the process. I built irf510 amplifier, but it was rough journey.

@khimbittle7705 Жыл бұрын

Look forward to this series !

@mikekossor1980 3 ай бұрын

Excellent series on Push-Pull HF amplifier design process, well done RF Man. I can really appreciate your choice of the IRF510 as an early pioneer of its use as an RF amplifier. Mike Kossor, WA2EBY

@carminecampo2045 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your feedback! RF Man

@johnjames378 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, can't wait for part2 and more.

@DrBroncanuus Жыл бұрын

brilliant vid I learnt a lot of new info...thank you

@AF6LJSue Жыл бұрын

Good stuff so far, I am looking forward to the next one. FYI..... When I was still in college I designed my first solid state amp... Old school bipolar transistors. FETs have made this so much easier. Can't wait for the next episode.

@rfmanchannel6915 Жыл бұрын

Yes, a agree! MOSFETs are much easier to bias and match....

@peterv3122 15 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@mancio92M Жыл бұрын

beautiful channel for those who love RF

@rfmanchannel6915 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your positive comments! RF Man

@ricardomatias5160 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Very clear and detailed explanation. Thank you so much for preparing the video and sharing your RF design knowledge.

@rfmanchannel6915 Жыл бұрын

I'm happy I can help!@ RF Man

@LousyPainter 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Thank you very much.

@KE8UYV 6 ай бұрын

I just found this video... Further more, your channel. Instant subscriber! Can't wait to learn from you! So, thank you in advance for sharing the knowledge and experience I am about to learn from you!

@carminecampo2045 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for you comments! RF Man

@mikevhx5682 7 ай бұрын

Great course

@pilobond Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for. I am a ham who has been homebrewing. I have made a few low power amps with single IRF510s as the final. In one amp I am getting about 20W maximum from on IRF510 with a 20V power supply. One thing that I still don't quite understand is the impedance matching between the stages. I totally get that for the final to the antenna, you want the impedance matching to maximize power transfer. However, between the transistor stages, especially with the FETs, it seems that what matters is to impress the maximum voltage (like you mentioned it's a voltage device) from the earlier stage to the latter stage, and not the maximum power. In fact, if we were to match the previous stage to the next stage, the voltage from the previous stage would halve. I hope I am making sense. I will watch your other videos in this series and maybe i will have my answers!

@rfmanchannel6915 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I understand your point. LTSpice is a good tool to learn and will help you measure impedance from stage to stage. RF Man

@hb9hal 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this course 👍. Best 73's Chrisoph, HB9HAL

@emailuser3869 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for putting this video together and sharing your wisdom. 73's de W6MGV

@rfmanchannel6915 Жыл бұрын

My Pleasure!

@bob_mosavo Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@antronx7 11 ай бұрын

At 23:18 given is test circuit impedance looking through the gate side towards the input side terminated with 50 ohm resistor. The inductive reactance is that of the matching circuit, not the FET which is capacitive. Great series nonetheless. Gives excellent tutorial to amp builder beginner.

@rfmanchannel6915 11 ай бұрын

All impedances given in a data sheet are for the real part and imaginary part of the device measured from gate to gate and drain to drain (for a push - pull circuit) and do not include any test circuit impedances such as the input or output matching networks. With some devices, the imaginary part can change from inductive to capacitive as the frequency changes. Regards

@exus4mie 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your effort, superb learning material. Please keep up! 73, PA8MM

@carminecampo2045 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your positive comments! RF Man

@1883GotDown 9 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness imma eat this up

@rfmanchannel6915 9 ай бұрын

Hey Tom, I hope you are doing well! Thanks for your comments. RF Man

@SpinStar1956 Жыл бұрын

Thank You & Count Me In !!! 73...

@kk4das122 Ай бұрын

Great video series - thanks so much. Just what I have been looking for. Are the schematic and LtSpice files available for download? Dean, KK4DAS

@christianejikeomeje3145 8 ай бұрын

one of the best tutorial on rf amplifier, please can you tell me the formular you used to calculate the value of 10 30uh rf chocke

@rfmanchannel6915 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your feedback! To calculate the inductive reactance of the choke you need to measure the inductance and then apply the following formula: Xl = 2 x pi x F x L (Lis in Henry's). Regards

@delestebroacast8496 3 ай бұрын

I have a question about being able to use the nanovna to adapt the output impedance of a BLF188 or any other power transistor. I could make a video. The one at the input seemed great. Greetings, I hope the video will be very helpful.

@Davidsmith218 Жыл бұрын

I would like to see this done with the irfp260n

@tcarney57 Ай бұрын

Excellent! One thing that's always baffled me is how the input impedance of a MOSFET can be low (or appear to be low) for RF when its DC impedance is somewhere around 10MΩ. Is this because of the fairly high capacitance of the gate (about 150pF)? Related to that, of course, is the question of why we need preceding stages to boost _power_ to the drive the MOSFET when it responds to voltage rather than power (volts X amps).

@zahedalsawadi7084 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work. What is the value of R5 used to reduce the quality factor and increase the bandwidth at the input ?

@rfmanchannel6915 Жыл бұрын

I used 60 ohms. Lower values will require a higher input drive level. Its a design tradeoff between drive level and impedance matching.

@Voiceguitar 23 күн бұрын

Hi RF Man. Thanks for these videos! I am seeking an RF amplifier that can input 250mw and boost to 3 watts+. Frequency range is 470-480mhz. Do you have any recommendations? Do you take on custom work? Thanks!

@bobi_lopataru 7 ай бұрын

What are the changes needed for the 40m band?

@kamleshchavan7451 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video , any videos explaining the circuit's of RC toys Transmitter and receiver module's how the signals are transmitted from transmitter and receiver module of the RC toy to control the motor in the toy

@rfmanchannel6915 11 ай бұрын

Sorry, I have no videos at the moment. I may post one next month discussing a 433MHz T/R module. Regards

@wookie54444 11 ай бұрын

great series thank you please can you let me know where i can get a copy of the information sheets you used in the videos as i would like to learn more by experimentation thank you.

@listings958 5 ай бұрын

where you able to get the information sheets for this series? I'd like them as well

@walteranderson7889 7 ай бұрын

Looking at the PCB board it appears that it consists of two (2) separate independent boards; dedicated input side and dedicated output circuit side. Is that correct and if true please comment on purpose.

@dimethyd3714 3 ай бұрын

trying to find information on building a power amp for sub 1Mhz like within 10khz-1Mhz.. doesnt have to be exactly within this range. if anyone can point me in the right direction, would be grateful thanks.

@karwan6995 6 ай бұрын

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@chrisscott1547 Жыл бұрын

A two "pill" leanyer amplifier.

@ltlt6117 Жыл бұрын

I have some problems!!! How rf power amplifier works I have a walkie talkie that have a rf power amplifier module inside and powered by 7.5v and have 5watts of power into the antenna How this is happening? We know our antenna have a impedance of 50 ohm so if: I = v÷r P= v × I I= 7.5v ÷ 50ohm=150mA P=7.5v×150mA=1.12 watts So why ican see 5watts in my power meter

@rfmanchannel6915 Жыл бұрын

If you watch my 6 part video series, you will have a better understanding of how an amplifier works. Basically An RF linear amplifier works by taking a low-power RF signal and amplifying it to a higher power level. The amplifier achieves this by using active devices such as transistors or vacuum tubes to amplify the signal.

@ltlt6117 Жыл бұрын

@@rfmanchannel6915 thanks for answer. I have some modules from motorolla shw5066 they can produce 7watts of power with 7.5 volt battery and when I opened it ididnt see any transistor!!! I can send you some pictures of inside of it

@markkennard861 8 ай бұрын

I would focus on the supply. If its 7.5v at 1 amp then its 7.5w. Then x it by the efficiency of the device. A single transistor stage would be around 50% but your walkie probably uses a power block so it will be less. The 50 ohms is just the transmission line impedance and doesnt reflect on the spec of the device.