Solid state DTV transmitters

The developments in RF power transistor technology makes solid state transmitters economically attractive for UHF DTV terrestrial transmissions. These transmitters will probably use silicon bipolar, MOS or silicon carbide static induction transistors (SIT) in the RF power amplifiers. This paper examines these RF transistor technologies. In addition, this paper provides an overview of a typical DTV solid state transmitter. The authors have conducted DTV transmission tests and demonstrations using a silicon carbide, solid state transmitter. This paper provides a brief description of these tests.