Power amplifier performance under mismatch condition

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I have to test a 5 W power amplifier under mismatch conditions and verify that it can meet all requirements except for output power. So I have to be able to test for the different specifications while the PA is seeing a mismatch load. Can anyone suggest a test setup for this? I have an idea on how to do it but would like to see what other have done in the past.

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There is no international standard for Mismatch Loading for Power Amplifiers. Every company tests their product under different conditions.
But as far as I know, 10:1 VSWR or 15:1 VSWR are frequently used. There might be other test conditions.
 

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Output power is specified for nominal load impedance unless your amplifier involves a tuner.
What do you read as output power, forward power Pf or delivered power Pd?
 

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