DC Biasing for Power Amplifier

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I want to design Ka- Band Power Amplifier using ADS software. I have taken 0.15 um GaN HEMT transistor for my design. According to datasheet, biasing conditions are VDS = 28 V and IDS = 100 mA. But when we checked DC IV Characteristics, I am getting operating point at VDS = 16 V, IDS =0.072 A, and VGS =-0.080 V in the active region. Once I select VDS =28 V, IDS =100 mA , am closer to Cutoff region.

I am getting confused by these two version, whether I have to follow datasheet biasing values or plotted DC IV characteristics values. Which I have to follow, clarify someone.
 

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If your Vdd=28V, you should draw your Load Line from 2xVdd=56V (at least for Class-A)
 

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BigBoss said:
If your Vdd=28V, you should draw your Load Line from 2xVdd=56V (at least for Class-A)
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Yes, I have varied VDS from 0 to 60 V. Then I am getting VDS=31 V, IDS= 0.088 A, VGS = -0.055 V in the active region. Then can I use these biasing VDS and IDS values for getting optimum output power, power added efficiency and gain. Please clarify it.
volker@muehlhaus said:
I'm not sure what that means, but the datasheet says 100mA/mm not 100mA.
Current in the right plot (Id vs. power) is not 100mA either.
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As you mentioned 100 mA/mm, it is not 100 mA. As you mentioned 100 mA/mm, it is right only.
Below I have attached simulated DC-IV Characteristics and relevant datasheet screen shots. I am beginner to this PA design, please clarify my doubts regarding biasing.
 

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You cannot use this Operating Point for ALL purpose. There is no transistor in this world that will give these simultaneously. Load Line is just a starting point for getting an idea about Load resistance. The exact Impedance for ONE of the specifications above will be obtained by Load Pull + Source Pull simulations.
Let me give you a Hint. I have worked on this PA and found a valuable starting point.( Idsq=20.3mA)
The rest is yours. Yo can improve this amplifier to get better specs.
 
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BigBoss said:
Let me give you a Hint. I have worked on this PA and found a valuable starting point.( Idsq=20.3mA)
The rest is yours. Yo can improve this amplifier to get better spec
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Please let me know what about starting point of Vdsq. lt would help me lot.
 

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