학술논문
Microwave power module (MPM) development and results
Document Type
Conference
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Source
Proceedings of IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting Electron devices Electron Devices Meeting, 1993. IEDM '93. Technical Digest., International. :145-148 1993
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Language
ISSN
0163-1918
Abstract
This paper describes the successful development and testing of a Microwave Power Module (MPM), a complete microwave amplifier package of unprecedented miniaturization: 0.32"/spl times/4"/spl times/6" (0.81/spl times/10.2/spl times/15.2 cm). The amplifier includes a helix Travelling Wave Tube (TWT) booster, a solid state amplifier (SSA) using Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) technology, power supply and power conditioner, and cooling. Other achievements include 100 W or more (CW) output power, >60 dB saturated gain, a noise figure of 7 dB or better in the SSA, and a booster efficiency of 30 percent or more from 6 to 18 GHz. Inherent features of such a device include low cost and high reliability. Applications include radar, electronic countermeasure (ECM), and communication transmitters. The modules can be combined for power combining and phased array applications.ETX