Machine learning based design of ultra-wideband GaN HEMT power amplifiers for next-generation 6G systems
摘要
This paper presents the design, implementation, and modeling of an ultra-wideband (UWB) GaN HEMT power amplifier (PA) using Class-F mode theory and machine learning-based predictive analysis. The PA operates from 1.6 to 4.8 GHz, achieving high efficiency through a broadband impedance environment and harmonic tuning network. A Cree CG2H40010F GaN HEMT transistor is employed with a harmonic control network that enables smooth transitioning between F waveforms. To support efficient design validation, an XGBoost regression model is developed to predict gain and power-added efficiency (PAE) across varying input powers and frequencies. Experimental results show a peak PAE of 58–70%, a gain range of 9–14 dB, and output power exceeding 39–40 dBm. The XGBoost model exhibited superior regression performance, attaining an RMSE of 0.05397 for gain and 0.0119 for PAE, along with an