Title :
Millimetre-wave downconverter using monolithic technology for high volume application
Author :
Wilson, P.G. ; Barnes, B.C.
Author_Institution :
British Telecom Res. Lab., Ipswich, UK
Abstract :
Ten receiver downconverters have been produced, tested, and deployed for TV distribution at 29 GHz. GaAs monolithic technology has been chosen in order to make the imminent production version an affordable product. Conversion gains and noise figures are 30 to 38 dB and 12 to 16 dB, respectively. DRO (dielectric resonator oscillator) stability is +or-2 MHz over -20 degrees C to +40 degrees C. The downconverter is shown schematically and its components are described.<>
Keywords :
MMIC; frequency convertors; microwave links; television equipment; 12 to 16 dB; 29 GHz; 30 to 38 dB; DRO; GaAs; IF MMIC amplifier; MM-wave downconvertor; TV distribution; dielectric resonator oscillator; high volume application; local oscillator MIC; millimetre wave type; mixer MMWIC; monolithic technology; receiver downconverters; Coaxial components; Costs; Filters; MMICs; Microstrip antennas; Noise figure; Production; Satellite broadcasting; Stability; TV;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1989., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1989.38914
