{"title":"MMIC Design Techniques for Low-Cost High-Volume Commercial Modules","authors":"J. Hubert","doi":"10.1109/EUMA.2003.341104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMA.2003.341104","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents several MMIC design techniques that focus on module cost reduction and general MMIC component requirements relative to point-to-point and point-to-multipoint terrestrial, as well as two-way satellite, low-cost high-volume communication module needs. Currently, MMIC vendors concentrate on improving performance and reducing MMIC cost. Low-cost high-volume modules impose additional requirements relating to MMIC compatibility with module volume production processes. The MMIC design techniques discussed include: circuit compaction, use of external support components, maximizing symmetry, reduction of external connections, compatibility with automatic bonding machines, compatibility with automatic pick-and-place machines, and standardizing RF probe types. General MMIC requirements relative to module needs for both terrestrial and satellite communication links are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":156210,"journal":{"name":"2003 33rd European Microwave Conference, 2003","volume":"147 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114786280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Z. Gu, B. Bartsch, A. Thiede, R. Tao, Zhigong Wang
{"title":"Fully Integrated 10 GHz CMOS LC VCOs","authors":"Z. Gu, B. Bartsch, A. Thiede, R. Tao, Zhigong Wang","doi":"10.1109/EUMA.2003.341020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMA.2003.341020","url":null,"abstract":"10 GHz fully integrated LC VCOs suitable for data clock recovery architectures in optical receivers of SDH (STM-64) and SONET (OC-192) were designed and implemented in a 0.18 ¿m 6-metal-layer standard digital CMOS technology. The performance of injection ring type and cross-coupled type LC VCOs with three different varactor versions have been tested. All VCOs present reasonable phase noise performance and tuning characteristics under 1.8 V power supply.","PeriodicalId":156210,"journal":{"name":"2003 33rd European Microwave Conference, 2003","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124385704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A hybrid MoM/FDTD approach for an efficient modeling of complex antennas on mobile platforms","authors":"W. Thiel, K. Sabet, L. Katehi","doi":"10.1109/EUMA.2003.341054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMA.2003.341054","url":null,"abstract":"The use of a hybrid Method of Moments (MoM)/Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) method can be effective for solutions of electromagnetic propagation problems, which are intractable for single numerical methods. This paper presents a rigorous, hybrid full-wave analysis of effects pertinent to vehicular multi-antenna system performance for wireless communication applications. For a fast solution of such complex electromagnetic problems essential for an efficient design and optimization of high performance antennas under the influence of mobile platforms, MPI-based parallelization strategies are developed. Applications where the combined MoM/FDTD simulation of wire antennas mounted on a vehicle sheds light into the impact on the antenna performance are provided.","PeriodicalId":156210,"journal":{"name":"2003 33rd European Microwave Conference, 2003","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126381382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. le Gallou, J. Villemazet, B. Cogo, J. Cazaux, A. Mallet, L. Lapierre
{"title":"10 W High Efficiency 14V HBT Power Amplifier for Space Applications","authors":"N. le Gallou, J. Villemazet, B. Cogo, J. Cazaux, A. Mallet, L. Lapierre","doi":"10.1109/EUMA.2003.340943","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMA.2003.340943","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the first development of a space-borne power amplifier using the recently developed high breakdown, high Power HBT HB20S process of UMS. The inverse F class Hybrid Power Amplifier has been designed using intensive simulation methods developed at Alcatel Space for MMICs, allowing to reach very high performances without manual tuning. The results 10 W / PAE > 65% obtained with a single chip at 1.5 GHz demonstrate the capability of the process to handle with very high power densities and efficiencies.","PeriodicalId":156210,"journal":{"name":"2003 33rd European Microwave Conference, 2003","volume":"73 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126434760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A European Low Cost MMIC based Millimetre-Wave Radar Module for Automotive Applications","authors":"M. Walden, A. Garrod","doi":"10.1109/EUMA.2003.340793","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMA.2003.340793","url":null,"abstract":"The development of a low cost MMIC based millimetre-wave radar module is presented. The paper concentrates on the design of the front end module which forms the heart of a synchronised multistatic radar network designed by Roke Manor Research Ltd. for short range automotive applications. The concept, design methodology, simulation data, and monostatic test results are presented.","PeriodicalId":156210,"journal":{"name":"2003 33rd European Microwave Conference, 2003","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128013379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Scattering Parameter Pole-Zero Optimization of Microwave Filters","authors":"K. Krohne, R. Vahldieck","doi":"10.1109/EUMA.2003.340843","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMA.2003.340843","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a filter optimization technique that directly optimizes the poles and zeros of the scattering matrix to match those of a given transfer function. The proposed technique provides a high computational efficiency, a low sensitivity to the initial parameter choice, and a high degree of universality. The poles and zeros are computed via Model Order Reduction (MORe) from a state-space form, which is obtained with the help of the Finite Integration Technique (FIT).","PeriodicalId":156210,"journal":{"name":"2003 33rd European Microwave Conference, 2003","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128075023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Automatic Impedance Matching of an Active Helical Antenna Near a Human Operator","authors":"K. Ogawa, Tsukasa Takahashi, Y. Koyanagi, K. Ito","doi":"10.1109/EUMA.2003.340850","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMA.2003.340850","url":null,"abstract":"This paper, presents an automatic impedance matching technique for normal mode helical antenna technique for a normal mode helical antenna near a human operator in the 150 MHz band. The helical antenna incorporating varactor diodes for changing impedance maintains a good matching condition regardless of the distance between the helical antenna and the operator. This eliminates a power loss caused by the impedance mismatch due to the human body. The technique makes use of the steepest gradient algorithm that can achieve an adaptive control algorithm of the impedance condition.","PeriodicalId":156210,"journal":{"name":"2003 33rd European Microwave Conference, 2003","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128131722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Bozzi, L. Perregrini, D. Deslandes, K. Wu, G. Conciauro
{"title":"A Compact, Wideband, Phase-Equalized Waveguide Divider/Combiner for Power Amplification","authors":"M. Bozzi, L. Perregrini, D. Deslandes, K. Wu, G. Conciauro","doi":"10.1109/EUMA.2003.340913","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMA.2003.340913","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the design of a 5-way H-plane waveguide power divider/combiner, to be used in a multi-device amplifier. The use of a fast and flexible design tool based on the BI-RME method permitted to obtain a very compact structure, performing at once the power division, the input matching and the phase equalization over the frequency band 27 ÷ 30 GHz. The component has been fabricated by a CNC milling machine. No tuning elements have been added and the experimental data are in good agreement with the theoretical results.","PeriodicalId":156210,"journal":{"name":"2003 33rd European Microwave Conference, 2003","volume":"330 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115969190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Quadrature Signal Generator Using PLL Technique","authors":"Dong Ho Lee, Chung-Hwan Kim, Songcheol Hong","doi":"10.1109/EUMA.2003.341068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMA.2003.341068","url":null,"abstract":"A monolithic quadrature signal generator is presented, using PLL technique for automatic calibration. The quadrature signal generator consists of a quadrature signal generation block and a phase control loop to calibrate quadrature signals in real-time. The phase of a phase shifter is tuned by a control current from the phase control loop. The phase error of quadrature signals is detected by two phase detectors. A charge pump generates a feedback voltage to control the phase of the phase shifter. The quadrature signal generator operates at 1.76 GHz to 2 GHz in consistent accuracy of quadrature signals in measurement. The phase error is less than 0.3°, and the amplitude error is less than 0.062 dB over a 500 MHz sweep in simulation. The IC is fabricated in 0.5¿ ¿ SiGe BiCMOS, packaged in MLF 20-pin, and consumes less than 13 mA from 3-V supply.","PeriodicalId":156210,"journal":{"name":"2003 33rd European Microwave Conference, 2003","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131971782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Nishino, Y. Yoshida, Y. Suehiro, Sang-Seok Lee, K. Miyaguchi, Tatsuya Fukall1i, H. Oh-Hashi, O. Ishida
{"title":"A Hollow-GCPW (HGCPW) as Low-Loss and Wafer-Conductivity-Free Structure on a Single Silicon Wafer","authors":"T. Nishino, Y. Yoshida, Y. Suehiro, Sang-Seok Lee, K. Miyaguchi, Tatsuya Fukall1i, H. Oh-Hashi, O. Ishida","doi":"10.1109/EUMA.2003.340821","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMA.2003.340821","url":null,"abstract":"A low-loss hollow grounded co-planar Waveguide (HGCPW) suitable for a transmission line on a low-resistivity silicon wafer is presented. The HGCPW is disposed in a newly developed dielectric-air-metal (DAM) cavity. which consists of an SiN membrane above a fully metallized cavity made by a micromachining process. Low-loss property is achieved by removing substrate between a signal line and grounds. Existence of a bottom ground metal realizes wafer-conducthity-free structure on a low-resistivity silicon wafer by isolating the line from the substrate completely. Also, the bottom ground enables the impedance to be 50 ohm with narrow line width. HGCPWs on the 6-¿m and 30-¿m DAM cavities were fabricated and tested. The measured losses were about 0.3 dB/mm and 0.1 dB/mm respectively at 12 GHz.","PeriodicalId":156210,"journal":{"name":"2003 33rd European Microwave Conference, 2003","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134098415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}