• DocumentCode
    1163874
  • Title

    Simple microwave QPSK modulator using piezoelectric transducers

  • Author

    Kim, S.-G. ; Chang, K.

  • Author_Institution
    Dept. of Electr. Eng., Texas A&M Univ. Coll. Station, College Station, TX, USA
  • Volume
    40
  • Issue
    23
  • fYear
    2004
  • Firstpage
    1493
  • Lastpage
    1494
  • Abstract
    A new technique to realise a simple low-cost binary-phase-shift-keying (BPSK) or quadri-phase-shift-keying (QPSK) modulator using a piezoelectric transducer (PET) is described. This modulator has the advantages of low loss, high power handling capability, low power consumption, and simple structure. The technique can be applied to any microwave and millimetre-wave frequency.
  • Keywords
    microwave devices; modulators; piezoelectric transducers; quadrature phase shift keying; binary phase shift keying modulator; low cost modulator; microwave QPSK modulator; microwave frequency; millimetre wave frequency; piezoelectric transducers; quadrature phase shift keying modulator;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Electronics Letters
  • Publisher
    iet
  • ISSN
    0013-5194
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1049/el:20046824
  • Filename
    1358957