A suspended-membrane balanced frequency doubler to 200 GHz

Author

Chance, G.I. ; Rollin, J.M. ; Davies, S.R.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Phys., Univ. of Bath, UK

fYear

2004

fDate

27 Sept.-1 Oct. 2004

Firstpage

321

Lastpage

322

Abstract

A 200 GHz fixed tuned balanced frequency doubler using suspended membrane technology and integrated diodes is described. The design is discussed with reference to DC and RF circuit losses, integrated diode-membrane structure and ease of construction. Finite element analysis and harmonic balance methods were used to optimise multiplier performance. Predictions show peak power output of 15 mW and peak efficiency of 12% at 200 GHz. Key device fabrication steps are also described.

Keywords

III-V semiconductors; Schottky diodes; finite element analysis; frequency multipliers; gallium arsenide; membranes; varactors; 15 mW; 200 GHz; DC circuit losses; RF circuit losses; finite element analysis; fixed tuned balanced frequency doubler; harmonic balance methods; integrated diode membrane structure; multiplier properties; suspended membrane technology; Biomembranes; Bonding; Circuits; Dielectric losses; Dielectric substrates; Finite element methods; Power harmonic filters; Radio frequency; Schottky diodes; Varactors;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Infrared and Millimeter Waves, 2004 and 12th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, 2004. Conference Digest of the 2004 Joint 29th International Conference on

Print_ISBN

0-7803-8490-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICIMW.2004.1422086

Filename

1422086