Title :
A millimeter-wave monolithic matrix distributed amplifier
Author :
Simon, K.M. ; Chu, S.L.G. ; Wolhert, R. ; Schindler, M.J. ; Cole, J.B.
Author_Institution :
Raytheon Co., Lexington, MA, USA
Abstract :
A millimeter-wave monolithic two-stage matrix distributed amplifier with greater than 11-dB gain from 16 to 38 GHz has been demonstrated. The two-stage matrix amplifier described here extends the matrix amplifier to millimeter-wave frequencies. The matrix amplifier topology yields a compact circuit with higher gain per unit area than a conventional distributed amplifier.<>
Keywords :
MMIC; field effect integrated circuits; microwave amplifiers; 11 dB; 16 to 38 GHz; amplifier FET bias scheme; gain per unit area; matrix amplifier topology; millimeter-wave monolithic matrix distributed amplifier; semiinsulating GaAs substrate; two-stage matrix amplifier; Circuit topology; Dielectric measurements; Distributed amplifiers; Inductors; Microwave FETs; Microwave amplifiers; Millimeter wave circuits; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Transmission line matrix methods;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Monolithic Circuits Symposium, 1992. Digest of Papers, IEEE 1992
Conference_Location :
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0677-5
DOI :
10.1109/MCS.1992.186001
