Title :
Effects of microstrip discontinuities on GaAS-m.e.s.f.e.t.-amplifier gain performance
Author :
Akello, R.J. ; Easter, B. ; Stephenson, I.M.
Author_Institution :
University College of North Wales, School of Electronic Engineering Science, Bangor, UK
Abstract :
The effects of microstrip step and crossover discontinuity reactances on GaAs-m.e.s.f.e.t.-amplifier gain performance are assessed by using computer simulation. The results clearly show that the effects of these discontinuities are significant and must therefore be allowed for if performance close to the predicted design is to be achieved.
Keywords :
Schottky gate field effect transistors; field effect transistor circuits; microwave amplifiers; solid-state microwave circuits; strip lines; GaAs MESFET amplifier gain performance; computer simulation; crossover discontinuity reactances; microstrip discontinuities;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19770114
