Title :
A suspended-membrane balanced frequency doubler to 200 GHz
Author :
Chance, G.I. ; Rollin, J.M. ; Davies, S.R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Univ. of Bath, UK
fDate :
27 Sept.-1 Oct. 2004
Abstract :
A 200 GHz fixed tuned balanced frequency doubler using suspended membrane technology and integrated diodes is described. The design is discussed with reference to DC and RF circuit losses, integrated diode-membrane structure and ease of construction. Finite element analysis and harmonic balance methods were used to optimise multiplier performance. Predictions show peak power output of 15 mW and peak efficiency of 12% at 200 GHz. Key device fabrication steps are also described.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; Schottky diodes; finite element analysis; frequency multipliers; gallium arsenide; membranes; varactors; 15 mW; 200 GHz; DC circuit losses; RF circuit losses; finite element analysis; fixed tuned balanced frequency doubler; harmonic balance methods; integrated diode membrane structure; multiplier properties; suspended membrane technology; Biomembranes; Bonding; Circuits; Dielectric losses; Dielectric substrates; Finite element methods; Power harmonic filters; Radio frequency; Schottky diodes; Varactors;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared and Millimeter Waves, 2004 and 12th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, 2004. Conference Digest of the 2004 Joint 29th International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8490-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2004.1422086
