Power Added Efficiency Calculator

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This calculator determines the Power Added Efficiency (PAE) of an RF amplifier, showing how effectively it converts DC input power into useful RF output power beyond the input signal.

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Formula

PAE = ((RFout – RFin) / RFDC) × 100

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Formula Explanation

  • RFout: Output RF power (W)
  • RFin: Input RF power (W)
  • RFDC: DC power supplied to the amplifier (W)

Example

Input: RFout = 5 W, RFin = 1 W, RFDC = 10 W

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Result: PAE = ((5 – 1) / 10) × 100 = 40%

Who uses it

Useful for RF engineers and designers evaluating amplifier efficiency in communication and radar systems.