RF Man - Impedance Matching in an RF Amplifier using Conventional RF Transformers and a NanoVNA

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  • čas přidán 18. 05. 2021
  • This video discusses impedance matching in a Push Pull Amplifier using conventional RF Transformers. It also shows how to use a NanoVNA to tune and validate critical design parameters including Return Loss (S11), VSWR, and Series Resistance on a Smith Chart.
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Komentáře • 42

  • @Radiotreehut
    @Radiotreehut Před 2 měsíci

    Very nicely explained Sir.Thanks

  • @AB1Vampire
    @AB1Vampire Před 2 lety +4

    Been struggling with impedance transformation and Reactance. This video brought me a big moment of insight. Thanks for posting.

  • @bparker86
    @bparker86 Před rokem +1

    You and Sharky are just awesome. The only two that seem to actually share knowledge with the community

  • @JD-526
    @JD-526 Před 2 lety +1

    Bravo.... somebody that actually teaches you. And explains everything, excellent work,

  • @user-vi6lw8dx5f
    @user-vi6lw8dx5f Před 2 lety +1

    RF Man, Your insight is priceless and greatly appreciated. Thank you

  • @alfredoandrade2585
    @alfredoandrade2585 Před rokem

    Your video clears and answer all my questions on impedance matching. Thank you Sir "RF Man".. Salute!

  • @lyleengelbrecht4119
    @lyleengelbrecht4119 Před rokem

    WELL DONE YOU HAVE A MAGICAL CLEAR VOICE TO LISTEN TO AS WELL
    THANKS FOR SHARING YOU KNOWLEDGE AND NOT DYING WITH IT LIKE A LOT DO THESE DAYS GOD BLESS

  • @user-su5sq5ib3i
    @user-su5sq5ib3i Před rokem

    My teacher drilled that formula into my head Z= sqrt(x^2 + Y^2) I will never forget it. I need to make some spread sheets as well, its a great idea. I made up quite a few for my microcontroller and labview classes.

  • @allenmarian2005
    @allenmarian2005 Před 3 lety +1

    Appreciate your effort in making such informative videos.

  •  Před 2 lety

    Very, very nice !! No have a lot of mathematics, but has a lot of practical knowledge !! Pretty good way ! Thanks a lot !

  • @gregjones3660
    @gregjones3660 Před 8 měsíci

    Thats a match made in heaven

  • @nikaldo7819
    @nikaldo7819 Před 3 lety

    amazing video

  • @lyleengelbrecht4119
    @lyleengelbrecht4119 Před rokem

    WELLL EXPLAINED THANKS

  • @user-su5sq5ib3i
    @user-su5sq5ib3i Před 3 lety

    We got into calculating series and parallel branches of impedances as well as tank circuits at the end of the first year. We will be building some pretty simple things in the next semester but I really want to build high powered amplifier using one of these devices and incorporate a switchable matching network to use across the amateur bands. My vna should be here in a few more days. Looking forward to playing with that, Thank you for sharing this info.
    We havent learned the smith chart yet in school but having learned all of the theory already, I pretty much see whats going on in the smith chart, AC theory busted my balls LOL

    • @rfmanchannel6915
      @rfmanchannel6915  Před 3 lety +2

      I'm happy you found this video helpful. If you need any help down the road, please feel free to contact me any time....

    • @user-su5sq5ib3i
      @user-su5sq5ib3i Před rokem

      @@rfmanchannel6915 I appreciate that!

  • @user-su5sq5ib3i
    @user-su5sq5ib3i Před rokem

    Say you are running class AB or B with a transformer that has a center tap secondary, do your turns ratio need to be divided in two so you would have half the amount of turns? EDIT you answered my question in the video

  • @researchandbuild1751
    @researchandbuild1751 Před rokem

    When I see the transistor S parameters I thought you would have to make a matching network that would also cancel out the reactance so you would get maximum power into the transistor. Is this not so?

  • @subramanianr7206
    @subramanianr7206 Před 2 lety

    Very well presented. Thanks and a big thumbs up to you 👍👍👍
    De VU2RZA

  • @nailuj45
    @nailuj45 Před rokem

    if you have zin for one transistor on input equal to 0.9 i multiply or i divide by two ?
    and for ouput ?

  • @allenmarian2005
    @allenmarian2005 Před 3 lety +2

    It would be nice if you can share the spreadsheets here

    • @rfmanchannel6915
      @rfmanchannel6915  Před 3 lety

      Please email me and I would be happy to sent it to you. You can find my contact info on my web site. rflinear-amplifiers.com

  • @sonax48
    @sonax48 Před 3 měsíci

    What should be a good input transformer for broadband, from 3 to 30Mhz?

  • @joaopaulocoelho5401
    @joaopaulocoelho5401 Před rokem

    Hi. Can you give me some more details regarding the 3:1 transformer uses at 9:32? In particular, how it was sized. I believe is coreless am I right?

  • @dankmemer8892
    @dankmemer8892 Před 3 lety +2

    I wish you could have been my professor for Linear Controls class! Thanks so much for this. By the way, isn't the NanoVNA wonderful? It allows us peasants to explore the wonderful world of RF. 73s

  • @TelstarElectronics
    @TelstarElectronics Před rokem

    Why are you using a purely resistive load (the pot) to simulate a complex impedance?

  • @sm6ehy816
    @sm6ehy816 Před 2 měsíci

    Suitable matching for 432 MHz with that MRFE6vp1k2 or BLF188xr ?

  • @delestebroacast8496
    @delestebroacast8496 Před 3 měsíci

    Hello RF Man, how much does the Excel spreadsheet cost? It would be very useful for me, thank you.

  • @alessandrolatteo2915
    @alessandrolatteo2915 Před 2 lety

    awesome video
    you can share the excel file
    Thanks Alex

  • @kittony71
    @kittony71 Před 2 lety

    the simplest way is to measure from transistor side no need of variable resistor just terminate input or output with 50 ohms simple

  • @delestebroacast8496
    @delestebroacast8496 Před 2 lety

    sir pleas can you share this excel?

  • @delestebroacast8496
    @delestebroacast8496 Před 2 lety

    sir pleas yes

  • @chrisscott1547
    @chrisscott1547 Před rokem

    Good demonstration, but the input match looks really narrow band!

  • @zeljkoadzic1692
    @zeljkoadzic1692 Před 3 lety

    sir pleas can you share this excel?

  • @jlog7395
    @jlog7395 Před rokem

    Such a great channel but the video technique is horrendous. Try a tripod and don’t zoom in so close. Would like to watch more of his videos but …

  • @rickeaston3228
    @rickeaston3228 Před rokem

    After the 30th "OK", I stopped watching and went to another video without the annoying OK.