Miniature packaging concept for LNAs in the 200-300 GHz range

Lorene Samoska, Andy Fung, Mikko Varonen, Robert Lin, Alejandro Peralta, Mary Soria, Choonsup Lee, Sharmila Padmanabhan, Stephen Sarkozy, Richard Lai

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    Abstract

    In this work, we describe new miniaturized low noise amplifier modules which we developed for incorporation in small-scale satellites or Cubesats, and which exhibit similar or better performance compared to previously reported LNAs in the literature. We have targeted the WR4 (170-260 GHz) and WR3 (220-325 GHz) waveguide bands for the module development. The modules include two different methods of E-plane probes which have been developed for low loss, and stability at high frequencies. MMIC LNAs were also developed for these frequency ranges and fabricated in Northrop Grumman Corporation's 35 nm InP HEMT technology, and we have experimentally verified that noise performance is lower than reported in prior work. The best results include a miniature LNA module with 550K noise at 224 GHz, and a wideband LNA module with 15 dB gain from 230-280 GHz.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2016 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2016
    PublisherIEEE
    Number of pages4
    Volume2016-August
    ISBN (Electronic)9781509006984
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 9 Aug 2016
    MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
    EventIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium - San Francisco, United States
    Duration: 22 May 201627 May 2016

    Publication series

    NameIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium
    ISSN (Print)0149-645X

    Conference

    ConferenceIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium
    Abbreviated titleIMS
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Francisco
    Period22/05/201627/05/2016

    Keywords

    • HEMTs
    • Millimeter wave technology
    • MMICs

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