RF Amplifier Analysis

Evaluate stability, power gain, matching, and quality of active RF devices using S-parameter data.

When to Use

• Evaluating unconditional stability via Rollett K-factor or Edwards-Sinsky mu
• Computing maximum available gain (Gmag), maximum stable gain (Gmsg), or transducer gain
• Computing input/output reflection coefficients for matching design
• Checking passivity and causality of S-parameter data
• Simultaneous conjugate match analysis with gammams/gammaml

When NOT to Use

• Loading or plotting S-parameter data -- use matlab-manage-sparameters
• Fitting rational models or computing TDR -- use matlab-fit-rational-model
• Designing impedance matching networks -- use matlab-design-matching-network
• Defining amplifier elements for rfbudget -- use matlab-create-rfbudget-elements