Title :
Multilayer-integration of wideband LTCC image rejection mixers at K-band
Author :
Baras, Torben ; Jacob, Arne F.
Author_Institution :
Defence Electron., EADS Deutschland GmbH, Ulm, Germany
Abstract :
This article presents integration techniques for realizing hybrid K-band image rejection mixer (IRM) modules in low temperature cofired ceramic substrates. The required couplers are integrated together with a pair of mixers in one single ceramic package, making extensive use of the multilayer capabilities of the host substrate. The module operates in a frequency range from 18 - 32 GHz with acceptable conversion loss, yielding an image rejection of more than 14 dB in a band from 18.5 to 25.5 GHz.
Keywords :
ceramic packaging; mixers (circuits); ceramic package; couplers; frequency 18.5 GHz to 25.5 GHz; hybrid K-band image rejection mixer; integration technique; low temperature cofired ceramic substrates; multilayer integration; wideband LTCC image rejection mixer; Ceramics; Couplers; Frequency conversion; Image converters; K-band; Mixers; Nonhomogeneous media; Packaging; Temperature; Wideband;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2010 German
Conference_Location :
Berlin
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4933-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-3-9812668-1-8
