An Introduction to RF Power Amplifier Design: from Communications to EMC Testing
Technical Meeting
Dr. Ramon Beltran
Ophir RF Inc.
Meal Sponsor
Dennis Shipley
SMA Inc.
The Huntsville, AL Chapters of the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Society and the Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) invite you to participate in a Technical Meeting on March 26, 2026, featuring a talk given by Dr. Ramon Beltran of Ophir RF Inc. The program will begin at 5:30 pm with Dennis Shipley of SMA Inc. sponsoring a free meal. Mr. Beltran’s technical presentation will begin at approximately 6:20 pm after some short chapter status updates.
Meal – Taco Mama Taco and Nacho Bar
Two meats with all the fresh fixings. Toppings and sides include lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro lime rice, black beans, cheese, tortillas, chips, sour cream, salsa, queso, Cookies, Sweet/Un-Sweet Tea, and Water
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- 965 Exploer Blvd NW
- Huntsville, Alabama
- United States 35806
- Building: East Tower
- Room Number: IslandView
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- Co-sponsored by Meal Sponsor: Dennis Shipley, SMA Inc.
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- Starts 18 March 2026 10:00 PM UTC
- Ends 26 March 2026 05:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Ramon Beltran of Ophir RF Inc.
An Introduction to RF Power Amplifier Design: from Communications to EMC Testing
Synopsis:
In this talk, we are going to explore the basic principles and engineering disciplines involved in the design and fabrication of high-power RF amplifiers for various applications, including wireless communications, electromagnetic pulses, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing. The design process encompasses semiconductor device selection, amplifier operating modes, passive components, and power combining. Furthermore, we will present a fundamental understanding of RF engineering, illustrating how a simple RF circuit could become a complex challenge during an amplifier design process, and how to overcome these practical difficulties.
Biography:
Dr. Ramon A. Beltran is a Principal Design Engineer at Ophir RF Inc., specializing in high-power, high-efficiency amplifiers. With a PhD from CICESE Research Center, Ensenada, Mexico, his career includes engineering roles at Qorvo, Skyworks, and Qualcomm. Dr. Beltran is the chair of the Microwaves Theory and Techniques Society chapter 20 (MTT-20) for the HF/VHF and UHF Technologies. He holds 12 U.S. patents and is a frequent presenter at the International Microwave Symposium.
Agenda
“An Introduction to RF Power Amplifier Design: from Communications to EMC Testing”
Synopsis:
In this talk, we are going to explore the basic principles and engineering disciplines involved in the design and fabrication of high-power RF amplifiers for various applications, including wireless communications, electromagnetic pulses, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing. The design process encompasses semiconductor device selection, amplifier operating modes, passive components, and power combining. Furthermore, we will present a fundamental understanding of RF engineering, illustrating how a simple RF circuit could become a complex challenge during an amplifier design process, and how to overcome these practical difficulties.
Daniel Frei
Chair, Huntsville Chapter
IEEE EMC Society
Email: Daniel.Frei@ngc.com