Title :
Miniature P-Code GPS Translator
Author :
Smuk, J. ; Blount, P. ; Trantanella, C. ; Shifrin, M.
Author_Institution :
Hittite Microwave Corporation, 21 Cabot RoadWoburn, MA. 01801, Phone: (781) 933-7267 Fax: (781)932-8903
Abstract :
A GaAs MMIC chip set and its integration into a P-code GPS translator for use in tracking high speed objects is presented. The translator provides over 125dB of transmission gain with 3.5dB noise figure, occupies 18 cm3, survives 16,000G mechanical shock and operates from -40 °C to 85 °C.
Keywords :
Ceramics; Electric shock; Frequency; Gallium arsenide; Global Positioning System; MMICs; Noise figure; Power amplifiers; Projectiles; Radiofrequency amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
ARFTG Conference Digest-Spring, 51st
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5686-1
DOI :
10.1109/ARFTG.1998.327290
