Title :
A new MMIC sampling phase detector design for space applications
Author :
Desgrez, S. ; Langrez, D. ; Delmond, M. ; Cayrou, J.-C. ; Cazaux, J.-L.
Author_Institution :
Microwave Products Dept., Alcatek Space Industries, Toulouse, France
Abstract :
A new GaAs MMIC sampling phase detector (SPD) has been designed and tested. The authors new SPD design concept gives solutions to the trade-off between phase detection and RF/IF isolation. Moreover, it eases command signal generation and conforms to space level specifications.
Keywords :
HEMT integrated circuits; III-V semiconductors; field effect MMIC; gallium arsenide; integrated circuit design; phase detectors; signal sampling; space vehicle electronics; GaAs; GaAs MMIC; MMIC sampling phase detector design; RF/IF isolation; command signal generation; pHEMT technology; phase detection; space applications; space level specifications; Circuits; Detectors; Frequency; Gallium arsenide; MMICs; Phase detection; Pulse generation; Sampling methods; Signal generators; Voltage-controlled oscillators;
Conference_Titel :
Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuit (GaAs IC) Symposium, 2002. 24th Annual Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
Monterey, California, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7447-9
DOI :
10.1109/GAAS.2002.1049073
