Title :
A design procedure for monolithic matrix amplifier
Author :
Paoloni, Claudio ; DAgostino, S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Tor Vergata Univ., Rome, Italy
fDate :
1/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A procedure for the design of monolithic matrix amplifier is proposed. A simplified expression for small signal gain based on unilateral field-effect transistor (FET) model is derived. In particular, the Design-Oriented FET model previously published is adopted. The introduction of a set of design charts allows the designer a fast and accurate prediction of low frequency gain and 3-dB cutoff frequency of a given matrix amplifier. Good agreement with experimental data and simulations confirms the validity of the proposed design method
Keywords :
MMIC amplifiers; equivalent circuits; integrated circuit design; microwave amplifiers; network synthesis; wideband amplifiers; 3-dB cutoff frequency; Design-Oriented FET model; design charts; design procedure; field-effect transistor model; low frequency gain; monolithic matrix amplifier; small signal gain; unilateral FET model; Cutoff frequency; Design methodology; Distributed parameter circuits; Frequency response; Microwave FETs; Microwave integrated circuits; Predictive models; Process design; Transmission line matrix methods; Transmission line theory;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
