Title :
An L-band, LTCC frequency doubler using embedded lumped element filters
Author :
Hurley, R. ; Sloan, G.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
We have demonstrated an L-band frequency doubler (1.5 GHz, 33% BW) using an LTCC (low temperature co-fired ceramic) substrate. Lumped element filters were embedded in an LTCC carrier, providing greater than 10:1 footprint reduction over a previous single-layer hybrid implementation.
Keywords :
UHF frequency convertors; ceramic packaging; frequency multipliers; high-pass filters; hybrid integrated circuits; low-pass filters; lumped parameter networks; 1.5 GHz; L-band frequency doubler; LTCC substrate; embedded high pass/low pass filter combination; embedded lumped element filters; hybrid module implementation; low temperature co-fired ceramic; package footprint reduction; Capacitance; Circuit simulation; Equivalent circuits; Frequency; L-band; Laboratories; Power harmonic filters; Resonator filters; Shunt (electrical); Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 2002 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7239-5
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2002.1012151
