A novel course on microwave monolithic integrated circuit (MMIC) theory and characterization

Author

Pavlidis, Dimitris ; Tutt, Marcel

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Volume

32

Issue

2

fYear

1989

fDate

5/1/1989 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

73

Lastpage

84

Abstract

A graduate-level course is described that addresses the theory of microwave monolithic integrated circuits (MMICs). Passive and active devices, as well as integrated functions, are theoretically and experimentally analyzed. Monolithic technology aspects are treated and laboratory experiments are developed for a better understanding of MMIC devices. The course is also combined with term projects dealing with specific monolithic design and measurement aspects. Its aim is to create a generation of electronic engineers with strong experience in monolithic devices and circuits

Keywords

MMIC; educational courses; MMIC; active devices; graduate-level course; integrated functions; microwave monolithic integrated circuit; passive devices; theory; Circuit theory; Gallium arsenide; Industrial training; Integrated circuit technology; Laboratories; MMICs; Microwave devices; Microwave theory and techniques; Monolithic integrated circuits; Research and development;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Education, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9359

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/13.28036

Filename

28036