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Biased K-band LTCC star mixer with substrate-embedded dielectrics
Publikationstyp
Conference Paper
Date Issued
2010-09
Sprache
English
Author(s)
Institut
TORE-URI
Start Page
409
End Page
412
Article Number
5616663
Citation
European Microwave Week, EuMW, European Radar Conference, EuRAD: 5616663 (2010)
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A biased star mixer at K-band is presented. The design is realized in low temperature co-fired ceramics, benefiting from the possibility of including printed dielectrics with a high relative permittivity between layers. With this feature, small scale DC-blocks are introduced to the Marchand balun in order to allow for the application of an external bias voltage. Simulation shows that the wide bandwidth characteristic is not reduced by the additional feature. Also an acceptable port isolation is obtain. Instead, the LO drive level can be significantly reduced. Measurements prove the proper functionality of the mixer.