Ka-Band Front-End Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) and TransmitReceive (T/R) Modules Testing

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Abstract:

The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory has been evaluating and designing efficient broadband high-power amplifiers, switches, and high-dynamic-range low-noise amplifiers for use in networking and communications at millimeter wave frequencies. Gallium nitride monolithic microwave integrated circuit MMIC technology has superior performance in power amplifier applications as well as for low-noise amplifiers with high dynamic range and the ability to survive large, potentially damaging input power levels without the need for additional limiters at the system level. This technology works well for high-power solid-state switches as well. Compact MMIC transmit-receive modules for use in Ka-band -28 GHz applications, particularly transceiver arrays, were designed and submitted to Qorvo, Inc., for fabrication. This technical report documents the testing, analysis, evaluation, and lessons learned from these high-performance MMIC circuits.

Author(s):
Penn, John E. ; Darwish, Ali
Author Organization(s):
CCDC Army Research Laboratory Adelphi United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,10 Jan 2020,02 Apr 2020
Pagination:
0089

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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Approved For Public Release
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Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-TR-8940
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
monolithic microwave integrated circuits, gallium nitrides, power amplifiers, TRANSCEIVERS, broadband, ka band, frequency bands, switches, low noise amplifiers, MILLIMETER WAVES, high dynamic range
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Radiofrequency Wave Propagation
Report Date:
2020 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2020 Apr 24