Title :
Inexpensive X-band 1/2 watt PA using 3D LTCC technology
Author :
Darwish, Ali ; Ezzeddine, Amin ; Mah, Misoon ; Cook, Jim
Author_Institution :
AMCOM Commun. Inc., USA
Abstract :
We report the development of a very low cost ($5.00), self-packaged, broadband (5-11 GHz), power amplifier (PA) based on 3D LTCC technology. The PA has more than 1/2 watt output power across the band.
Keywords :
ceramic packaging; microwave power amplifiers; surface mount technology; wideband amplifiers; 0.5 W; 3D LTCC technology; 5 to 11 GHz; X-band watt power amplifier; broadband power amplifier; self packaging; Capacitors; Ceramics; Costs; Microwave circuits; Microwave devices; PHEMTs; Power generation; Radio frequency; Space technology; Substrates;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 2004 IEEE MTT-S International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8331-1
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2004.1339204
