Title :
A Low Noise Solid State Amplifier for Replacement of a Ka-Band TWTA
Author :
Wolfert, P.H. ; Crowley, J.D. ; Fank, F.B.
Abstract :
A low noise solid state amplifier for replacement of a Ka-band TWTA is described. Eight stages of amplification, which utilize cathode notch InP Gunn diodes, provide a gain of 37 /spl plusmn/ 3 dB with an associated N. F. ranging from 13.3 to 16.3 dB in the 27-39.5 GHz band.
Keywords :
Cathodes; Circulators; Diodes; Frequency; Gunn devices; Indium phosphide; Low-noise amplifiers; Noise figure; Solid state circuits; Tuners;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1981 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1981.1129954