Dongwuk Park, Gyoung-Hun Gwag, Hyukjun Oh, Ik-mo Park, Y. Eo
{"title":"28 GHz RF transceiver module for 5G beam-forming system","authors":"Dongwuk Park, Gyoung-Hun Gwag, Hyukjun Oh, Ik-mo Park, Y. Eo","doi":"10.1109/APMC.2016.7931278","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APMC.2016.7931278","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a 28 GHz RF transceiver module for 5G beam-forming system. EM simulation supports precise module design at quasi-millimeter wave frequency. The receiver employs heterodyne architecture and IR filter is composed on PCB board. The gain and NF of receiver are 25.5 dB and 6.5 dB, respectively. The gain and P1dB of transmitter are 10.5 dB and 5.6 dBm. The RF module is also inter-operated with USRP-2942R based BB modem and 4×8 array antenna. The measured EVM at −90 dBm is −12 dBc.","PeriodicalId":166478,"journal":{"name":"2016 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115680129","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}
Yoshifumi Kawamura, M. Hangai, T. Mizutani, Kenichi Tomiyama, K. Yamanaka
{"title":"30W output / 60% PAE GaN power amplifier at X-band 8% relative bandwidth","authors":"Yoshifumi Kawamura, M. Hangai, T. Mizutani, Kenichi Tomiyama, K. Yamanaka","doi":"10.1109/APMC.2016.7931272","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APMC.2016.7931272","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, a 30W-class X-band high-efficiency Internally Matched FET (IMFET) implemented in a 0.15 µm GaN HEMT process is presented. The fabricated HPA has achieved the Pout of 28–31.5 W and the PAE (power added efficiency) of 57–60% and the gain of 11–12.5dB over 8% relative bandwidth. To the authors' knowledge, this is one of the highest level performance among ever-reported ones.","PeriodicalId":166478,"journal":{"name":"2016 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)","volume":"75 5-6","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132655016","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":"Planar RF microstrip attenuators based on carbon black and exfoliated graphite powders","authors":"Rahul Verma, S. Singh, M. Akhtar, K. Kar","doi":"10.1109/APMC.2016.7931376","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APMC.2016.7931376","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a unique and modest design of microstrip attenuators based on N774 grade carbon black and exfoliated graphite powders. The required amount of attenuation is achieved by coating a layer of carbon black or synthesized exfoliated graphite on an etched section of the microstrip line. The proposed planar microstrip attenuators are designed, fabricated and tested over 3–5 GHz. The measured insertion loss of the proposed attenuators are found to be in the range of 7–10 dB for the N774 grade Carbon black, and 8–11.5 dB for the exfoliated graphite, respectively.","PeriodicalId":166478,"journal":{"name":"2016 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)","volume":"55 8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128362287","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 novel corrugated four slot Vivaldi antenna loaded with metamaterial cells for microwave imaging","authors":"Gopikrishnan G., Z. Akhter, M. Akhtar","doi":"10.1109/APMC.2016.7931328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APMC.2016.7931328","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, a new four slot Vivaldi antenna (FSVA) having improved directivity is proposed for the microwave imaging applications. The antenna is designed to operate over a wide band in the frequency range of 1.15–12 GHz. The lower frequency response of the antenna is improved by modifying the microstrip-slot line balun transition, and by introducing corrugations at the aperture. Further, approximately 1 dB increase in directivity is obtained by loading the antenna with anisotropic zero index metamaterial cells. The obtained directivity is above 8 dBi throughout the operating frequency range having its maximum value of 14.3 dBi. The parameters of the designed antenna are optimized using the CST Microwave studio. The designed structure is fabricated on a FR-4 substrate, and its return loss and radiation characteristics are measured. Finally, the antenna is tested for microwave imaging application to find a metal body hidden deep inside standard sand.","PeriodicalId":166478,"journal":{"name":"2016 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131615216","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 generalized model based on canonical piecewise linear functions for digital predistortion","authors":"Zhijian Yu, Wei Wang, G. Shang","doi":"10.1109/APMC.2016.7931346","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APMC.2016.7931346","url":null,"abstract":"A generalized model based on canonical piecewise linear functions is proposed for digital predistortion systems. Unlike conventional models using n parallel mapping from ℝ<sup>1</sup> to ℂ<sup>1</sup>, the generalized model maps ℝ<sup>n</sup> to ℂ<sup>1</sup>. Inheriting all the analytical and computational advantages that the CPWL functions have, it is a minimal formulation and only involves calculating inner products and absolute values. Furthermore, the model could be easily extended to multiple-band DPD systems or DPD systems with long term memory effects modeling. Our tests show even with less number of coefficients the CPWL-based DPD model achieves 2 ∼ 6 dB better linearization performance than the GMP model.","PeriodicalId":166478,"journal":{"name":"2016 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130678581","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":"Wideband CMOS high-Q 2-port active inductor using parallel LC resonance Circuit","authors":"Jageon Koo, Boram An, Y. Jeong","doi":"10.1109/APMC.2016.7931303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APMC.2016.7931303","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a novel 2-port high-Q active inductor using LC parallel resonator. The proposed 2-port high-Q active inductor consists of the feedback parallel resonance circuits that comprises of low-Q spiral inductor and capacitor. The novelty of the proposed structure can improve its Q-factor due to decrease of the parasitic capacitances and extend high-Q operating frequency range. For an experimental validation, the 2-port active inductor was fabricated wit 65 nm Samsung CMOS technology. The fabricated circuit shows inductance of above 2 nH and Q-factor higher than 35 in the frequency range of 3 ∼ 10 GHz.","PeriodicalId":166478,"journal":{"name":"2016 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123714266","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":"Microstrip diplexer with low channel-frequency ratio","authors":"Kirti Dhwaj, L. J. Jiang, T. Itoh","doi":"10.1109/APMC.2016.7931420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APMC.2016.7931420","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents a microstrip diplexer constructed by joining two stub-perturbed ring resonators at a T-junction. Each ring resonator acts as a bandpass filter with a transmission zero lying very close to the passband of the other filter, thereby increasing the isolation between the two channels. A short stub is additionally added at the T-junction to improve the matching at the common port. The diplexer is able to achieve a channel separation of 50 MHz, with the two channels centered at 2.49 GHz and 2.37 GHz respectively. This translates to a center frequency ratio of 1.05 between the two channels, which is the smallest amongst the published works. The insertion loss in both the channels is below 2.4 dB. The return loss at the three ports is around 20 dB, with the in-band channel isolation being greater than 20 dB.","PeriodicalId":166478,"journal":{"name":"2016 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130707509","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}
Prapti Ganguly, D. Senior, A. Chakrabarti, P. Parimi
{"title":"Sensitive transmit receive architecture for body wearable RF plethysmography sensor","authors":"Prapti Ganguly, D. Senior, A. Chakrabarti, P. Parimi","doi":"10.1109/APMC.2016.7931277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APMC.2016.7931277","url":null,"abstract":"A new wearable RF plethysmography (RPG) sensor is developed to monitor wrist pulse rate and variability. System design, numerical simulations, fabrication and measurements were carried out to demonstrate the performance of the plethysmography sensor. The RF sensor detects not only pulse rate but also modulations within each pulse. Clear detection of three modulations indicate that the RF plethysmography signals can be used for diagnosing different health conditions. A cavity based H-slot antenna is designed as a near field sensor. Two transmit and receive architectures based on conventional coupler/power combiner and innovative differential LNA approaches are designed in order to improve sensitivity of pulse detection. Both these architectures are based on the principle of isolation of the reflected signal from the transmitted signal. It is observed that the present RPG sensors perform better than the commercially available PPG sensor.","PeriodicalId":166478,"journal":{"name":"2016 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)","volume":"163 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121918203","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":"Wideband radar cross-section reduction by electromagnetic band-gap surfaces","authors":"Mohamad J. Hajiahmadi, V. Nayyeri, M. Soleimani","doi":"10.1109/APMC.2016.7931458","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APMC.2016.7931458","url":null,"abstract":"A novel radar cross-section reducer surface based on combination of four different electromagnetic band-gap structures is proposed. These periodic structures exhibit a destructive interference resulting in redirection of scattering fields from a target. The dimensions of four square unit cells are optimized in order to achieve a thin broadband planar surface for at least 10dB RCS reduction in comparison to a PEC plate. Consequently, the reduction is realized up to 75% over the C band.","PeriodicalId":166478,"journal":{"name":"2016 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116624860","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":"Ultrathin high-efficiency X-band reflective polarization converter using sunken double arrowhead metasurface","authors":"Debidas Kundu, A. Mohan, A. Chakrabarty","doi":"10.1109/APMC.2016.7931443","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APMC.2016.7931443","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, an ultrathin and high efficiency linear reflective polarization converter is proposed for X-band using dual resonant metasurface. It offers 42% (8 GHz–12.2 GHz) fractional bandwidth with over 80% polarization conversion efficiency, while it is only λ/18.75 thick at the mid operating frequency. The polarization converter is insensitive to variation of incident angle for both the TE and TM polarized waves. Furthermore, exact expressions are given to calculate co- and cross-polarized reflections using decomposed u- and v-polarized incidence method of analysis. The measurement results show good agreement with numerically simulated and theoretically calculated results.","PeriodicalId":166478,"journal":{"name":"2016 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115050951","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}