DocumentCode
2014713
Title
X-band phase-shifting dual-output balanced amplifier MMIC
Author
van der Bent, Gijs ; de Boer, T.S. ; van Dijk, R. ; van der Graaf, M.W. ; de Hek, A.P. ; van Vliet, F.E.
Author_Institution
TNO Defence, Security & Safety, The Hague, Netherlands
fYear
2009
fDate
Sept. 29 2009-Oct. 1 2009
Firstpage
1665
Lastpage
1668
Abstract
An X-band MMIC containing two 6 bit phase shifters and 1 Watt amplifiers in balanced configuration has been developed. The device has two output ports. The balance between the output powers of the two ports can be controlled via de phase shifter settings. This MMIC could be applied in systems where variable linear polarisation control is required, such as polarimetric radar or satellite communication systems. The MMIC has been developed in the 6-inch 0.5 μm power GaAs pHEMT process (PP50-11) of WIN Semiconductors.
Keywords
MMIC amplifiers; MMIC phase shifters; differential amplifiers; power HEMT; 6 bit phase shifters; WIN Semiconductors; X-band MMIC; balanced amplifier; polarimetric radar; power 1 W; power pHEMT process; satellite communication systems; variable linear polarisation control; Communication system control; Control systems; MMICs; Phase shifters; Polarization; Power amplifiers; Power generation; Radar polarimetry; Satellite communication; Spaceborne radar;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Microwave Conference, 2009. EuMC 2009. European
Conference_Location
Rome
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-4748-0
Type
conf
Filename
5296029
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