DocumentCode
2214372
Title
Vertical Feedthroughs for Millimeter-Wave LTCC Modules
Author
Heyen, Johann ; Gordiyenko, Andriy ; Heide, Patric ; Jacob, Arne F.
Author_Institution
Institut fÿr Hochfrequenztechnik, Technische Universitÿt Braunschweig, P/O 3329, 38023 Braunschweig, Germany; Email: j.heyen@tu-braunschweig.de
fYear
2003
fDate
Oct. 2003
Firstpage
411
Lastpage
414
Abstract
This paper reports on novel types of vertical interconnects to be incorporated inside highly integrated LTCC Modules (Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramics). RF-transitions vertically interconnecting the top and bottom side of the LTCC are studied using alternatively CPW (coplanar waveguide) or microstrip feedlines. Vertical DC supply and control lines with integrated RF blocking capacitors are also demonstrated. LTCC test modules were fabricated and the performance of all feedthroughs successfully validated by scattering parameter measurements up to 40 GHz.
Keywords
Coplanar waveguides; Integrated circuit interconnections; Integrated circuit packaging; MMICs; Microstrip; Millimeter wave technology; Probes; RF signals; Radio frequency; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Microwave Conference, 2003 33rd European
Conference_Location
Munich, Germany
Print_ISBN
1-58053-834-7
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/EUMA.2003.340977
Filename
4143041
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