Title :
Ka Band MMIC Based Channel Amplifier for Commercial Satellite Applications
Author :
Comparini, M.C. ; Di Marcantonio, U. ; Feudale, M. ; Ranieri, P. ; Suriani, A. ; Tursini, M.
Author_Institution :
Alenia Aerospazio - Space Division - Via Saccomuro 24, 00131 Rome, Italy. phone: 39-6-4151.4107 - fax: 39-6-4151.2507 - email comparini@roma.alespazio.it
Abstract :
This paper describes the design and development of channel amplifier and lineariser functions for Ka band satellite payloads. The units combine the latest expertise in electrical design and technological implementation. GaAs MMIC technology is used to realise all the functions needed in the microwave section while advanced packaging techniques, such as low temperature cofiring ceramic, are employed to obtain a very compact and lightweight design.
Keywords :
Assembly; Ceramics; Gallium arsenide; MMICs; Millimeter wave technology; Packaging; Payloads; Satellites; Space technology; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 1998. 28th European
Conference_Location :
Amsterdam, Netherlands
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.1998.338184
