DocumentCode :
917075
Title :
Low-Noise and Linear FET Amplifiers for Satellite Communications
Author :
Cowan, David A. ; Mercer, Paul ; Bell, Abe B.
Volume :
25
Issue :
12
fYear :
1977
fDate :
12/1/1977 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
995
Lastpage :
1000
Abstract :
FET amplifiers with ambient noise figures as low as 4.8 dB at 12 GHz, 35-dB gain, and intercept points as high as +28 dBm have been developed for use in communications satellites. Predicted mean time to failure is in excess of 106 h.
Keywords :
Artificial satellites; Gallium arsenide; Life estimation; Life testing; Low-noise amplifiers; Microwave FETs; Packaging; Qualifications; Satellite communication; Stability;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9480
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/TMTT.1977.1129263
Filename :
1129263
Link To Document :
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