Abstract :
A brief overview is given of the main monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) activities in four European countries. The contributions of seven companies are included, two each in England, France, and Germany, and one in Italy. Emphasis is on original contributions from the different groups. These include specific MMIC component designs, architectures, millimeter-wave applications, modeling, libraries and packaging. A summary of where the European approach to applications will have a major impact is included.<>
Keywords :
microwave integrated circuits; monolithic integrated circuits; England; European countries; France; Germany; Italy; MMIC; architectures; libraries; modeling; monolithic microwave integrated circuit; packaging; Foundries; Frequency conversion; Libraries; MMICs; Microwave integrated circuits; Military communication; Phase shifters; Phased arrays; Power amplifiers; Switches;
