In this video I look at the basics behind the Class C amplifier. I have a look at how it works, how it behaves and what are some things to keep in mind when designing such a circuit. And to show things off, I also try to simulate the various behaviors and effects using LTspice.

Further reading:
Radio-Frequency electronics; J. Hagen; Cap 9.1
https://cdn.macom.com/datasheets/MRF313.pdf
https://www.analog.com/en/technical-articles/ltspice-using-meas-and-step-commands-to-calculate-efficiency.html

Transistor spice model source:
https://www.centralsemi.com/docs/csm/2N2219A.LIB

Related videos:
Class A amplifier part 1 – https://youtu.be/GtFnkXar5JU
Class A amplifier part 2 – https://youtu.be/wdd18pYyFg0
Class B amplifier part 1 – https://youtu.be/eu54pe0LhpM
Class B amplifier part 2a – https://youtu.be/oTVJM5BZttw
Class B amplifier part 2b – https://youtu.be/qLYQAOWTHRE
Class C amplifier part 1 – https://youtu.be/xPTJmFtaGNc
Class C amplifier part 2 – https://youtu.be/gYbMpu4NoZo
Class D audio amplifier part 1 – https://youtu.be/w1Rq1cxfNEk
Class D audio amplifier part 2 – https://youtu.be/pLXautZaH8c
Class D audio amplifier part 3 – https://youtu.be/zhpOU6eb2gs
Class D RF amplifier part 1 – https://youtu.be/idisyToMZ58
Class D RF amplifier part 2 – https://youtu.be/wSFtRKrJ84M
Impedance Matching (1/2): https://youtu.be/-_T587mucaI
Impedance Matching (2/2): https://youtu.be/cXPJgnmpCrw

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