Title :
0.5 to 18 GHz Distributed Amplifier Design and Associated Biasing Solutions
Author :
Brabetz, T. ; Fusco, Vincent F. ; Kelly, Michael J.
Author_Institution :
ECIT Inst., Queen´s Univ. Belfast, Belfast
Abstract :
This work discusses the design of distributed amplifier MMICs for the frequency range 0.5 - 18 GHz using the OMMIC D01PH 130 nm GaAs process, and the specific advantages and disadvantages of this amplifier class. The paper also examines the problems typically encountered when mounting and biasing this type of MMIC as part of a larger hybrid system.
Keywords :
MMIC amplifiers; distributed amplifiers; MMIC; OMMIC; biasing; distributed amplifier design; frequency 0.5 GHz to 18 GHz; mounting; size 130 nm; Active Bias; Distributed Amplifier; MMIC;
Conference_Titel :
RF and Microwave IC Design, 2008 IET Seminar on
Conference_Location :
London
Print_ISBN :
978-0-86341-896-9
