Title :
GaAs MMIC frequency upconverters for satellite applications
Author :
Moore, Hark T. ; Joshi, Jai S.
Author_Institution :
British Aerospace (Space Syst.) Ltd., Stevenage, UK
Abstract :
A Ku-band MMIC upconverter with unwanted local oscillator and lower sideband signal suppression has been designed. The various possible solutions and trade-offs in the design of FET upconverter building blocks are discussed. Simulated electrical performance characteristics of the upconverter are presented. Final layout using standard foundry components is also included
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; MMIC; frequency convertors; gallium arsenide; satellite relay systems; FET upconverter building blocks; GaAs MMIC frequency upconverters; Ku-band; local oscillator signal suppression; lower sideband signal suppression; satellite communications;
Conference_Titel :
Recent Advances in Microwave Sub-Systems for Space and Satellite Applications, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
