DocumentCode
984943
Title
Design and optimization of large conversion gain active microwave frequency triplers
Author
Johnson, Jessi E. ; Branner, G.R. ; Mima, John-Paul
Author_Institution
Univ. of California, Davis, CA, USA
Volume
15
Issue
7
fYear
2005
fDate
7/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
457
Lastpage
459
Abstract
In this work, novel design and optimization techniques for frequency triplers are presented. Accurate CAD techniques are utilized to develop bias, input power, input network, and output network configurations for optimum third harmonic response. As a result, a microwave frequency tripler is developed which exhibits an unprecedented level of conversion gain.
Keywords
frequency multipliers; microwave frequency convertors; CAD techniques; active microwave frequency triplers; conversion gain; microwave circuits; microwave devices; microwave frequency conversion; microwave transistors; network configurations; third harmonic response; Design automation; Design optimization; Frequency conversion; Life members; Microwave devices; Microwave frequencies; Microwave transistors; PHEMTs; Power measurement; Power system harmonics; Microwave circuits; microwave devices; microwave frequency conversion; microwave transistors;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1531-1309
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/LMWC.2005.851559
Filename
1458808
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