Title :
Octave Input, S-To Q-Band Large-Signal Upper-Sideband Varactor Upconverter
Author :
Okean, H.C. ; Steffek, L.J. ; DeGruyl, H.
fDate :
April 30 1979-May 2 1979
Abstract :
The S-to Q-band varactor upconverter described herein provides significantly greater power output/bandwidth capability than obtainable from a conventional single-sideband resistive upconverter, leading to significant potential simplification in high-modulation-rate millimeter wave transmitters. This upconverter uses high quality varactors and a unique design to provide octave (2-4 GHz) instantaneous input bandwidth, and a flat (16-22 mW), 2 GHz-wide Q-band output power-frequency response with minimum Q-band pump power expenditure.
Keywords :
Bandwidth; Capacitance; Circuit optimization; Frequency; Impedance; Inductors; Power generation; Transmitters; Varactors; Wideband;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1979 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL, USA
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1979.1123996
