Title :
60GHz Monolithic LTCC Module for Wireless Communication Systems
Author :
Seki, Takaya ; Nishikawa, Kiisa ; Suzuki, Yuya ; Toyoda, Ichihiko ; Tsunekawa, Kouichi
Author_Institution :
NTT Network Innovation Lab., NTT Corp., Kanagawa
Abstract :
A highly integrated RF module, the so-called system-on-package module, which employs a multi-layer structure, is effective in achieving high-speed wireless communication systems that have a transmission rate higher than 1 Gb/s at millimeter-wave frequencies. We present a 12times12times1.2 mm3 compact monolithic low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) transmitter module for 60-GHz wireless communication systems. The MMIC includes the power amplifier circuit, voltage controlled oscillator, frequency doublers, and the band-pass filter circuit integrated onto the LTCC multi-layer circuit constructed with a high gain antenna. In this paper, we describe the design and characteristics of the LTCC transmitter module with the band-pass filter circuit and the antenna at 60 GHz
Keywords :
MMIC; band-pass filters; millimetre wave antennas; radio transmitters; system-on-chip; 60 GHz; MMIC; RF module; antenna; band-pass filter circuit; high-speed wireless communication system; low temperature co-fired ceramic; monolithic LTCC module; multilayer structure; system-on-package module; Band pass filters; Ceramics; High power amplifiers; MMICs; Millimeter wave communication; Millimeter wave integrated circuits; Radio frequency; Temperature; Transmitters; Wireless communication;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless Technology, 2006. The 9th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Manchester
Print_ISBN :
2-9600551-5-2
DOI :
10.1109/ECWT.2006.280516
