1MHz to 1GHz RF PA with increasing gain
This is usually achieved with RC or RLC compensation networks, e. g. to compensate for frequency dependant cable losses.
Use equalizer circuit to get this response.
Thanks FvM & Big Boss.
I am not sure if Gain Block PA's can accept feedback networks. I have tried compensation with VGA but this requires a Power Detector and the overall cost is a concern.
I have tried simulating an equalizer network but can't get it to work over the full 1MHz to 1GHz. Its difficult to achieve a 10dB slope from 1MHz to 1GHz. Will appreciate if you have any references to equalizer circuit.
What kind of power are you talking about? RF PA does not ring a bell.
Such a wideband amplifier is very difficult, if not impossible. Agilent sells similar amplifiers at almost S3,000. But, I would not call it a PA, as the output power is limited to about 7dBm. Any noise or linearity requirements? What is the purpose of such wide bandwidth?
S. H.
I didn't discuss the general broadband RF PA issues, cause you may have very different things in mind using this term. I understand, that commercial available amplifier modules are meant here, so it's not meaningful to discuss their impossibility. (You may discuss their rating)
But compensation or equilization can't be achieved by a feedback network rather than a passive attenuation network, e. g. a RC or RLC ladder network. Depending on the intended accuracy in gain characteristics, it may need 2 or more taps per decade. I can't suggest a particular implementation, but I have seen similar circuits as passive cable loss equalizers, achieving also linear phase (optimized pulse transmission). They have basically 50 ohms impedance matching, unavoidable for a broadband design. The said 10 dB equlization should be achievable without difficulties.
