Title :
Integrated Microwave Modules - A Prospectus
Author :
Webster, William M.
fDate :
6/1/1968 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Applications of monolithic and hybrid semiconductor circuit technologies to microwaves are discussed from a semitechnical and economic viewpoint. Technical feasibility of performing nearly all functions through millimeter waves is foreseen. Economic success, however, is less tangible and depends mainly on two factors: the willingness of systems people to trade increased initial cost for greatly decreased maintenance cost and the magnitude of the requirements for electronically steered antennas. The author´s estimates of the business potential are discussed.
Keywords :
Hybrid integrated circuits; Integrated circuits; Microwave circuits; Monolithic integrated circuits; Assembly; Circuit testing; Costs; Economic forecasting; Integrated circuit reliability; Integrated circuit technology; Microwave devices; Microwave technology; Millimeter wave technology; Power generation economics;
Journal_Title :
Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JSSC.1968.1049843
