Title :
A G-Band multi-chip MMIC T/R module for radar applications
Author :
Samoska, Lorene ; Pukala, David ; Soria, Mary ; Sadowy, Gregory
Author_Institution :
Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA
Abstract :
In this paper, we describe the design and measurements of a MMIC amplifier-based multi-chip transmit/receive (T/R) Module for radar applications in G-band (140-220 GHz). The module is design with InP HEMT MMIC power amplifiers for the transmit channel and InP MMIC low noise amplifiers for the receive channel. Arrays of these 150 GHz T/R modules could be used for applications such as automotive radar and landing radar.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; MMIC power amplifiers; indium compounds; low noise amplifiers; millimetre wave power amplifiers; multichip modules; power HEMT; road vehicle radar; G-band multichip MMIC modules; HEMT MMIC power amplifiers; InP; MMIC low noise amplifiers; automotive radar applications; frequency 140 GHz to 220 GHz; landing radar applications; module design; multichip MMIC transmit/receive module; Extraterrestrial measurements; Frequency; Low-noise amplifiers; MMICs; Optical amplifiers; Power amplifiers; Radar applications; Radar polarimetry; Semiconductor device measurement; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, 2008. IRMMW-THz 2008. 33rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2119-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2120-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2008.4665610
