Title :
MPM technology developments: an industry perspective
Author :
Christensen, J.A. ; Grant, T.J. ; Lally, P.M. ; Puri, P. ; Dohler, G. ; Ludvik, S.
Author_Institution :
Hughes Aircraft Co., Fullerton, CA, USA
Abstract :
The technologies and design approaches being used in the development of the microwave power module (MPM) are described. The tradeoffs for optimizing the overall MPM subsystem performance and the designs and development status of each of the MPM component building blocks are presented. These include the monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) driver amplifier, the vacuum power booster, and the electronic power conditioner. The goals for the MPM program are shown together with a composite of demonstrated performance that has been achieved to date.<>
Keywords :
MMIC; microwave amplifiers; modules; power amplifiers; travelling-wave-tubes; MPM technology; component building blocks; driver amplifier; electronic power conditioner; microwave power module; monolithic microwave integrated circuit; subsystem performance; vacuum power booster; Design optimization; Driver circuits; Integrated circuit technology; MMICs; Microwave amplifiers; Microwave integrated circuits; Microwave technology; Monolithic integrated circuits; Multichip modules; Power amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1993., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1209-0
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1993.276930
