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This paper presents a W-band power amplifier monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) that is designed for high-precision millimeter-wave systems and fabricated using a 0.1 µm GaAs pHEMT process. The amplifier's stability was evaluated using the network determinant function, ensuring robust performance under both linear and nonlinear conditions. Simultaneous matching for gain and output power was achieved with minimal passive elements. The developed power amplifier MMIC exhibits a linear gain exceeding 20 dB and an input return loss greater than 6 dB across the 88-98 GHz range. It delivers an output power of 23.8-24.1 dBm with a power gain of 17.3-17.9 dB in the 88-97 GHz range and achieves a maximum power-added efficiency (PAE) of 24% at 94 GHz.
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Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X) is an international, peer-reviewed open access journal which provides an advanced forum for studies related to micro-scaled machines and micromachinery. It publishes reviews, regular research papers and short communications. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. The full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced.
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