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Integrated LTCC synthesizer and signal converter modules at K-band
Publikationstyp
Conference Paper
Date Issued
2009-01
Sprache
English
Author(s)
Institut
TORE-URI
Volume
57
Issue
1
Start Page
71
End Page
79
Article Number
4696055
Citation
IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques 1 (57): 4696055 (2009)
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We report on fully integrated K-band synthesizer and signal converter modules. The designs are realized in low-temperature co-fired ceramics, making extensively use of the multilayer features and advanced capabilities of this substrate system. The interior packaging technology exclusively utilizes flip-chip mounting of bare semiconductors. As a key element a low phase noise synthesizer is integrated in a hermetic surface mount package of 8.7 mm × 15.8 mm, achieving an output power of more than 6 dBm in a range between 19.58-20.2 GHz. The stabilization is achieved by a fractional-N phase-locked loop, all required components being integrated inside and on top of the package. The synthesizer design is extended to dual-sideband and single-sideband converters by including mixers and couplers in the same package.
Subjects
Frequency synthesizers
Low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC)
Schottky diode frequency converters
Voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs)