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Subject: [Amps] New 2 PA design
From: "Michael Bales" <mbales@embarqmail.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:28:31 -0400
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Hi -

 

My name is Mike - kb8dlm. I have spent a couple of months researching HF
solid state PA designs, and simply would like to bounce a few ideas off of
people who have a bit more experience than myself. I have been studying
datasheets of a few HF power transistors, and

just looking for some more consensus before I commit to a particular module.
One

option I've explored is based on the ST SD3932B LDMOSFET, rated at 400w,

dissipating about 600w in the 2-30 MHz range. The idea here is to couple 2
of

these, each on their own board then use a combiner for apprx 1Kw out.

The second option is based on the design in the 2010 ARRL handbook, but

substituting the 151 MOSFETS with NXP BLF177's. I already have fairly
beefy(and

new) 2500VA toroidal power transformer that is 100v ct. so that should give
me

more options too.

Again, any input would be welcomed, either in the forum or email.

 

73 - Mike kb8dlm

 

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