This paper presents the design flow of a compact GaAs MMIC for Extremely High Frequency (EHF) satellite communications. The proposed circuit enables sub-harmonic mixing capability and integrates a LO buffering section, thus allowing for low frequency and low power reference signal interface. Circuit design is described in detail providing a comprehensive view of the followed theoretical approach, starting from mixer core definition until the complete synthesis of LO/RF/IF interfaces. In particular, the design flow of an innovative three-conductor Marchand balun is deeply analysed. Fabricated MMIC operates in the 43.5–50 GHz band and results in a compact layout (2.4×2.4mm2) featuring a port-to-port isolation better than 25 dB with a typical conversion loss of 12 dB.

Palombini, D., Cavanna, T., Arena, S., Limiti, E. (2016). Design of sub-harmonic mixer MMIC for EHF satellite links. PROGRESS IN ELECTROMAGNETICS RESEARCH C, 66, 149-161 [10.2528/PIERC16022906].

Design of sub-harmonic mixer MMIC for EHF satellite links

LIMITI, ERNESTO
2016-01-01

Abstract

This paper presents the design flow of a compact GaAs MMIC for Extremely High Frequency (EHF) satellite communications. The proposed circuit enables sub-harmonic mixing capability and integrates a LO buffering section, thus allowing for low frequency and low power reference signal interface. Circuit design is described in detail providing a comprehensive view of the followed theoretical approach, starting from mixer core definition until the complete synthesis of LO/RF/IF interfaces. In particular, the design flow of an innovative three-conductor Marchand balun is deeply analysed. Fabricated MMIC operates in the 43.5–50 GHz band and results in a compact layout (2.4×2.4mm2) featuring a port-to-port isolation better than 25 dB with a typical conversion loss of 12 dB.
2016
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Esperti anonimi
Settore ING-INF/01 - ELETTRONICA
English
Con Impact Factor ISI
EHF; sub-harmonic mixing; LO buffer; compact layout
http://www.jpier.org/pierc/pier.php?paper=16022906
Palombini, D., Cavanna, T., Arena, S., Limiti, E. (2016). Design of sub-harmonic mixer MMIC for EHF satellite links. PROGRESS IN ELECTROMAGNETICS RESEARCH C, 66, 149-161 [10.2528/PIERC16022906].
Palombini, D; Cavanna, T; Arena, S; Limiti, E
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