Power amplifiers in IC Опции

[max9]

What are the reference books for power amplifier design in integrated technology?

[milan]

Two the best books on this topic are:
1. http://www.amazon.com/Amplifiers-Wireless-...e/dp/1596930187
2. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/013254335...WS18CFSPRCX9HZG

[max9]

And which software do you use for design?

[milan]

I have been using Agilent ADS.

[max9]

It is hard to drow layout in ADS.

[milan]

Yes it is. In my company we use ADS for synthesis circuits and for analyzing and layout we use cadence spectre and virtuoso.

[max9]

Is there any cheaper solution to replace cadence? Buyint ADS and Virtuoso is very expensive.

[milan]

I am working in big company so we share license, they are always used.
Generally for layout design Virtuoso is convincingly the best tool.
There are some other tools but like ADS they are far away from Virtuoso.

For all other tools from cadence you can find even better replace but for virtuoso layout no.

[max9]

I thoth that cadence spectre/spectre RF si the best simulator.
What is better then spectre?

[milan]

Berkeley design automation Fast spice is better and more expensive.
It is now Mentor properties.

[max9]

What do you use for matching network design? I have to design broad band matching network for power amplifier.
I didn't find good tools for that in ADS.

[milan]

There is good tool from company Nuhertz.
http://www.nuhertz.com/
They have good tools for filter and matching network design.

[max9]

Ok. Thanks!

[milan]

There is one more excellent and cheap tool for amplifier and matching network synthesis.
http://www.ampsa.com/

[max9]

Thanks!:)
Is this just for linear amplifiers?