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I use a GaAs PA MMIC (class A)that consumes 1.2A current and gives 3W RF and wastes 12W as heat.
My RF transmitter is 0.2sec ON and 0.8sec OFF.
For reducing heat can I turn on/off(switching) the supply of GaAs PA MMIC? Is this a good way or this method is harmful for GaAs PA MMIC?
My RF transmitter is 0.2sec ON and 0.8sec OFF.
For reducing heat can I turn on/off(switching) the supply of GaAs PA MMIC? Is this a good way or this method is harmful for GaAs PA MMIC?