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Nathan O. Sokal

1929 – 2016

American electronics engineer

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Lived 1929 – 2016 (aged 87). Nathan O. Sokal was an American scientist, engineer, electronics technician, businessperson, military personnel and electrical engineer.

Nathan O. Sokal (February 1, 1929 – May 8, 2016) was an American electrical engineer and inventor. He is best known for his contribution to the design of RF power amplifiers and the development of class E power amplifiers.

Biography Sokal was born in 1929 in Brooklyn. He was born to a family of Polish-Jewish descent who emigrated to the United States in 1924. His parents were medical doctors. Attending Stuyvesant High School in the 1940s, Sokal also invented a high-efficiency linear RF power amplifier using envelope elimination and restoration. His inventions were subject to multiple patents. In 1989, he was elected as an IEEE fellow for his contributions to the technology of high-efficiency power conversion and RF power amplification.

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Important facts

Born
1 February 1929, Brooklyn
Birth century
20th century
Died
8 May 2016, Newton
Occupation
Scientist, engineer, electronics technician, businessperson, military personnel, electrical engineer
Nationality
United States
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Also known as
Nath Sokal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nathan O. Sokal?

American electronics engineer (1929-2016)

When was Nathan O. Sokal born?

Nathan O. Sokal was born on 1 February 1929 in Brooklyn.

When did Nathan O. Sokal die?

Nathan O. Sokal died on 8 May 2016 in Newton.

What was Nathan O. Sokal's occupation?

Nathan O. Sokal was a scientist, engineer, electronics technician, businessperson, military personnel and electrical engineer.

What nationality was Nathan O. Sokal?

Nathan O. Sokal was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nathan O. Sokal

· Wikidata: Q61352926

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