A Fast Switching, High Isolation Absorptive SPST SiGe Switch for 24GHz Automotive Applications Ian Gresham, Alan Jenkins M/A-COM Inc., Corporate Research & Development, Pawtucket Boulevard, Lowell, MA 01853 USA Abstract -- Measured results for a high isolation, extremely fast switching SPST SiGe switch are presented. The switch provides ~35dB of isolation between input and output over 15GHz-26GHz,

X-Band 1:32 Divider Network for Space Application with Excellent Amplitude and Phase Balance Dietmar Köther, Andreas Lauer, Andreas Wien, Peter Uhlig, Günther Pautz, Gregor Möllenbeck, Jörg Berben IMST GmbH, Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Str. 2, 47475 Kamp-Lintfort, Germany koether-imst.de, www.imst.de Abstract -- In this paper the main development issues for a X-band 1:32 distribution network are highlight

RF Module Using MCM-L and BGA Technology for 5GHz WLAN Application Shigeru Hiura, Masaaki Ishida, Takaya Kitahara, Tetsuya Yamamoto Toshiba Corporation, Corporate Manufacturing Engineering Center Yokohama 235-0017, Japan, Tel: +81-45-759-1594 Abstract -- This paper presents the design concept and experimental results about small size radio frequency (RF) module for 5GHz wireless local area network

Cost-effective 60-GHz Modules with A Post-wall Planar Antenna for Gigabit Home-link Systems Hiroshi Nakano, Kinjiro Kosemura, Tomoko Hamada, Yasutake Hirachi, *Jiro Hirokawa and *Makoto Ando Fujitsu Quantum Devices LTD., *Tokyo Institute of Technology Hachioji Daiichi-Seimei Bldg., 11 F, 3-20-6 Myojin-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0046, Japan Phone : + 81- 426 - 48 -5793, Fax : + 81 - 426 - 48 -587

MMIC Design Techniques for Low-Cost HighVolume Commercial Modules John Hubert1 1 Xytrans, 5422 Carrier Dr, 32819 Orlando, USA (407) 370-9031 negotiating with MMIC vendors, reducing parts count, increasing yield, optimizing design reuse, prescreening parts, implementing offshore and/or automatic assembly approaches, identifying second sources, developing creative approaches, and investigating emer

Application of MEMS Technology to RF/Microwave Systems Héctor J. De Los Santos NanoMEMS Research, LLC, P.O. Box 18614, Irvine, CA 92623-8614 USA, E-mail: nanomemsllc-aol.com Abstract -- Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) applications in RF and microwave electronics are on the verge of revolutionizing wireless communications. We discuss the fundamentals of this exciting technology, potential pit

Miniature 38GHz Couplers and Baluns using Multilayer GaAs MMIC Technology C. Y. Ng1, M. Chongcheawchamnan2, I. D. Robertson1 1 Microwave Systems Research Group (MSRG), School of Electronics and Physical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK (email: c.ng-eim.surrey.ac.uk) 2 Mahanakorn Microelectronics Research Center (MMRC), Mahanakorn University of Technology, Nong-Chok Distric

Ferroelectric- and Liquid CrystalTunable Microwave Phase Shifters Carsten Weil1, Stefan Müller2, Patrick Scheele2, Yuriy Kryvoshapka2, Georg Lüssem3, Peter Best3, and Rolf Jakoby2 2 1 AFT ­ Advanced Ferrite Technology GmbH, Spinnerei 44, 71522 Backnang, Germany, Darmstadt University of Technology, Institute of Microwave Engineering, Merckstr. 25, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany, 3 Merck KGaA, Liquid Cry

High Performance LTCC Technology Single-FET Passive Mixers S.Al-Taei* ,George Passiopoulos ^ * University College London, UK, ^Nokia Networks, Camberley, GU15 3BW , UK. circuit components functionality. In addition to 3D LTCC monolithic passives LTCC technology offers a near ideal platform for the attachment of Si and GaAs ICs as well as discrete SMD components whenever these are necessary. As suc

SIZE-REDUCTION AND HARMONIC-REJECTION OF MICROWAVE AMPLIFIERS USING SPIRALDEFECTED GROUND STRUCTURE Jong-Sik Lim1, Yong-Chae Jeong2, Dal Ahn3, Young-Taek Lee1, Hyoungrae Cho 1, and Sangwook Nam1 1 School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Rep. Of Korea San 56-1, Shilim-Dong, Kwanak-Gu, Seoul, 151-742, Rep. Of Korea Applied Electromagnetics Lab., Ins