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Power Amplifier Stress and Power Handling Limitations

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To achieve reliable power amplifier designs you must consider the stress on the amplifier compared to its power handling limitations. Power handling limits are specified by the Safe Operating Area (SOA) curves of the power amp. Stress on the amplifier depends on amplifier load and signal conditions which can be evaluated with straightforward techniques.