EE356A-Lab 3

Class E RF PA

Author

Prof. Juan M. Rivas

Published

February 19, 2026

Due date

March 1st , 2026

Objective

This lab aims to analyze the operating behavior of a Class E switched-mode power amplifier operating at high frequencies. You will use simulations in LTspice and experiments to obtain the power transfer characteristics and efficiency at different frequencies and input voltages.

The lab consist of three parts:

  1. Converter Design and simulation (1  Converter Design and simulation)
  2. Inductor fabrication and PCB assambly (2  Inductor fabrication and PCB assambly):
  3. Experimental Characterization of the power amplifier (3  Experimental Characterization of the power amplifier):