Combining solid theoretical discussions with practical design examples, this book is an essential reference on developing RF and microwave switchmode power amplifiers. With this book you will be able to: New to this edition: Comprehensive overview of different Doherty architectures which are, and will be used in modern communication systems to save power consumption and reduce costs A new chapter on analog and digital predistortion techniques Coverage of broadband Class-F power amplifiers, high-power inverse Class-F power amplifiers for WCDMA systems, broadband Class-E techniques *Unique focus on switchmode RF and microwave power amplifiers that are widely used in cellular/wireless, satellite and radar communication systems and which offer major power consumption savings *Complete coverage of the new Doherty architecture which offers major efficiencies and savings on power consumption *Balances theory with practical implementatation, avoiding a cookbook approach, enabling engineers to develop better designs *Trusted content from leading figures in the field with a Foreword of endorsement by Zoya Popovic