Title :
An ultraminiature 2 to 18 GHz MMIC RF converter for EW applications
Author :
Weiner, S.M. ; Merenda, J.L. ; Pierro, J.A.
Author_Institution :
AIL Syst. Inc., Melville, NY, USA
Abstract :
Advances in GaAs monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), miniature microwave filter technology, and planar microwave interconnection technology have made possible dramatic reductions in the size and weight of complex (RF) modules. These technologies have been utilized in the design and implementation of a 2-to-18 GHz miniature, MMIC-based, RF converter line replaceable module for electronic warfare applications. The converter, packaged in a standard electronic module housing, measured only 5.88 in.*6.68 in.*0.685 in., represents an approximate 5:1 reduction in size compared to an equivalent MIC version. A detailed discussion of the RF converter design is presented, along with measured performance data.<>
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; MMIC; electronic warfare; frequency convertors; gallium arsenide; military equipment; 2 to 18 GHz; EW applications; GaAs; MMIC; RF converter; SHF; electronic module housing; electronic warfare; line replaceable module; miniature microwave filter technology; monolithic microwave integrated circuits; planar microwave interconnection technology; Gallium arsenide; Integrated circuit interconnections; Integrated circuit technology; MMICs; Microwave filters; Microwave integrated circuits; Microwave technology; Monolithic integrated circuits; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency integrated circuits;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1991., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-591-1
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1991.147225
