Title :
Example of a mixed-signal Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver using MCM-L packaging
Author :
Zabinski, Patrick J. ; Gilbert, Bany K. ; Zucarelli, Philip J. ; Weninger, Darren V. ; Keller, Theodore W.
Author_Institution :
Mayo Found., Rochester, MN, USA
fDate :
2/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Under an Advanced Research Projects Agency program (NRaD contract N66001-89-C-0104), a fully functional Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver using Laminated Multichip Modules (MCM-L´s) was developed. Although many facets of GPS are of interest, this paper will use this particular module design as an example of a more generic mixed-signal (i.e., containing both analog and digital electronic elements) system, concentrating on the design, assembly, and test aspects related to typical mixed-signal MCM problems. Topics include system requirements, design constraints, substrate selection and description, design approach, assembly and test
Keywords :
Global Positioning System; UHF circuits; microassembling; multichip modules; radio receivers; 1.57542 GHz; ARPA program; Advanced Research Projects Agency program; Global Positioning System receiver; MCM-L packaging; UHF operation; assembly; laminated multichip modules; mixed-signal GPS receiver; mixed-signal MCM; substrate selection; test aspects; Assembly systems; Costs; Design engineering; Global Positioning System; Multichip modules; Packaging; Satellites; Senior members; Signal design; System testing;
Journal_Title :
Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology, Part B: Advanced Packaging, IEEE Transactions on
