Title :
A linear limiter: a 11-GHz monolithic low distortion variable gain amplifier
Author :
Muraguchi, Masahiro ; Aikawa, Masayoshi
Author_Institution :
NTT Radio Commun. Syst. Lab., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
A novel 11-GHz monolithic low-distortion variable gain amplifier is proposed. The amplifier maintains high linearity up to the high input power level using variable negative feedback. The third-order intermodulation distortion ratio of this amplifier is improved by more than 40 dB compared with conventional variable-gain amplifiers under compressed gain conditions.<>
Keywords :
MMIC; field effect integrated circuits; microwave amplifiers; microwave limiters; 11 GHz; MMIC; SHF; linear limiter; low distortion variable gain amplifier; third-order intermodulation distortion; variable negative feedback; Dynamic range; Equivalent circuits; FETs; Gain; Linearity; Negative feedback; Noise figure; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Receivers; Varistors;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1991., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-591-1
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1991.147053
