I need to find the appropriate analog RF power transistor driver and power transistor for an unusual application and format.
The driver and transistor need to operate variably through the 3 MHz - 4 MHz range with a line-level sine wave input.
The inductive load (an air core primary winding) is in series between a DC power supply (~ +20 – +30 VDC, 1.5 A maximum) and the transistor drain. The line-level sine wave input signal feeds the driver input. The frequency is variable through the 3 MHz – 4 MHz range from a signal function generator. The output of the driver is connected to the transistor gate, and the transistor source is grounded. The transistor acts as a variable ground that pulls power from the supply through the inductive load. This arrangement is used such that there is no negative feedback acting on the inductive load:
power supply > inductor > power transistor > ground
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driver
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signal generator
I need recommendations for both the driver and the transistor itself.
Thanks,
paul