• DocumentCode
    2596480
  • Title

    An 8-15 GHz GaAs Monolithic Frequency Converter

  • Author

    Ramachandran, R. ; Moghe, S. ; Ho, P. ; Podell, A.

  • Volume
    87
  • Issue
    1
  • fYear
    1987
  • fDate
    31929
  • Firstpage
    31
  • Lastpage
    34
  • Abstract
    An MMIC frequency converter with an RF bandwidth of 8-15 GHz and an IF bandwidth of 1.5 GHz has been designed and built. The MMlC chip has15 dB conversion gain and includes a two-stage RF amplifier, a two-stage LO buffer amplifier, a double-balanced mixer and a three-stage IF amplifier. This high level of integration is realized on a 48 x 96 mil area, resulting in good RF yields. The circuit employs a push-pull configuration to eliminate the need for via-holes (low-inductance grounds) and facilitate a compact layout.
  • Keywords
    Bandwidth; Broadband amplifiers; Frequency conversion; Gallium arsenide; Integrated circuit interconnections; MMICs; Microwave frequencies; Mixers; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency amplifiers;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Monolithic Circuits
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/MCS.1987.1114510
  • Filename
    1114510
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=2596480