Title :
Ku-band MIC bipolar VCO
Author :
Winch, R.G. ; Matson, J.L.
Author_Institution :
Teledyne Microwave, Mountain View, USA
Abstract :
A new tandem pair bipolar osciplier, using GaAs hyperabrupt tuning diodes, interfaced with a 3-stage quasi-feedback amplifier/buffer/limiter gives 8.0±0.5 dBm power output over 15.1¿18.2 GHz in 6.5 V tuning with a ±1.5 MHz pulling immunity (2:1 load) and 100 MHz FM rate.
Keywords :
microwave integrated circuits; microwave oscillators; variable-frequency oscillators; +or-1.5 MHz pulling immunity; 100 MHz FM rate; 15.1-18.2 GHz; GaAs hyperabrupt tuning diodes; Ku-band; bipolar voltage-controlled oscillator; microwave integrated circuit; quasi-feedback amplifier/buffer/limiter; tandem pair bipolar osciplier;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19810208
