Abstract
This paper presents a D-band power amplifier (PA) using 800 nm InP-DHBT technology. It consists of a driver stage with a 2-way combined cascade unit power cell. Measurements show 12 dB small signal gain. The output 1-dB compression point (OP1dB) and the saturated output power (Psat) occur around 12 dBm and 14 dBm, respectively. The maximum dc power consumption is 212 mW and results in a power-added efficiency (PAE) of up to 10% at 145 GHz. The chip area is only 1.5x1.2 mm2. This amplifier demonstrates very similar Psat, OP1dB, and PAE values as compared to 250 nm InP-DHBT technologies.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 16th European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference |
Publisher | IEEE |
Publication date | 2022 |
Pages | 237-240 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-2-87487-064-4 |
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Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Event | 16th European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference - London, United Kingdom Duration: 13 Feb 2022 → 18 Feb 2022 |
Conference
Conference | 16th European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | London |
Period | 13/02/2022 → 18/02/2022 |