Wideband Self Mixing Millimeter (MM) Wave Receiver.

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Abstract:

A self-mixing antenna-mixer millimeter wave receiver has the local oscillator and the mixer combined in one single unit, using a Gunn diode or other device placed at the center of a spiral antenna and proper voltage applied, so that the diode becomes an oscillator. At the same time the diode will function as a mixer for the input signals received by the spiral antenna. The IF frequency from the mixer can be amplified and detected for further processing. Only a dc power supply is required to feed the diode at the center of the antenna.

Author(s):
Tsui, James B.
Author Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Patent Application,
Pagination:
0009

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Availability: This Government-owned Invention Available For U.s. Licensing And, Possibly, For Foreign Licensing. Copy Of Application Available Ntis.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PAT-APPL-046 752
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*PATENT APPLICATIONS, *RECEIVERS, *GUNN DIODES, *LOCAL OSCILLATORS, *SPIRAL ANTENNAS, OSCILLATORS, POWER, INPUT, SIGNALS, DIRECT CURRENT, WAVES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Report Date:
1987 May 07