X-band phase-shifting dual-output balanced amplifier MMIC
conference paper
An X-band MMIC containing two 6 bit phase shifters and 1 Watt amplifiers in balanced configuration has been developed. The device has two output ports. The balance between the output powers of the two ports can be controlled via de phase shifter settings. This MMIC could be applied in systems where variable linear polarisation control is required, such as polarimetric radar or satellite communication systems. The MMIC has been developed in the 6-inch 0.5μm power GaAs pHEMT process (PP50-11) of WIN Semiconductors.
TNO Identifier
272844
ISBN
9782874870125
Publisher
European Microwave Association EuMA
Article nr.
No.: 5296066
Source title
European Microwave Week 2009 - EuMW 2009 - 4th European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference, EuMIC 2009, 28 September - 2 October 2009, Rome, Italy
Place of publication
Louvain-la-Neuve
Pages
312-315