Advanced MMIC T/R module for 6 to 18 GHz multifunction arrays

Author

Bugeau, J. ; Coughlin, W., III ; Priolo, M. ; St.Onge, G.

Author_Institution

Lockheed Sanders, Nashua, NH, USA

fYear

1992

fDate

1-5 June 1992

Firstpage

81

Abstract

A high-performance 6-18 GHz dual-channel MMIC (monolithic microwave integrated circuit) T/R (transmit/receive) module with significant advances in integration and performance is presented. This advanced module features critical spacing for 2D arrays, an aluminum silicon carbide housing, multilayer ceramic substrates for RF and control circuitry, a custom hermetic DC multipin connector, high-performance MMIC LNAs (low-noise amplifiers) and power amplifiers, and specialized multifunction MMIC chips for a reduced parts count. Each of the two channels feature a selectable horizontal and vertical polarization capability. The module is very densely packaged with two complete T/R channels occupying 0.97 in/sup 3/.<>

Keywords

MMIC; antenna accessories; antenna phased arrays; hybrid integrated circuits; microwave amplifiers; microwave antenna arrays; modules; packaging; 2D arrays; 6 to 18 GHz; AlSiC housing; MLC substrate; MMIC LNAs; MMIC T/R module; RF circuitry; SHF; control circuitry; custom hermetic DC multipin connector; dual-channel; low-noise amplifiers; monolithic microwave integrated circuit; multifunction arrays; multilayer ceramic substrates; power amplifiers; selectable horizontal polarisation capability; transmit/receive module; vertical polarization capability; Aluminum; Ceramics; Connectors; Low-noise amplifiers; MMICs; Microwave integrated circuits; Monolithic integrated circuits; Nonhomogeneous media; Radio frequency; Silicon carbide;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Microwave Symposium Digest, 1992., IEEE MTT-S International

Conference_Location

Albuquerque, NM, USA

ISSN

0149-645X

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0611-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/MWSYM.1992.187912

Filename

187912