The Design and Thermal Reliability Analysis of a High-Efficiency K-Band MMIC Medium-Power Amplifier with Multiharmonic Matching

The Design and Thermal Reliability Analysis of a High-Efficiency K-Band MMIC Medium-Power Amplifier with Multiharmonic Matching

A new high-efficiency K-band MMIC medium-power amplifier (PA) is designed with multiharmonic matching using GaAs pHEMT process technology. It has an operation frequency centered at 26 GHz with a bandwidth of 2 GHz. A 20 dBm 1 dB-compression-point output power and 40% efficiency are achieved. A novel...

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Main Authors: Y. Shang, H. Xu, J. Mo, Z. Wang, X. Xu, Z. Tu, X. Zhang, H. Zheng, W. Chen, F. Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Active and Passive Electronic Components
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6295405
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spelling doaj-93a8c00b7a474984af49d2049cc59e742020-11-24T20:59:06ZengHindawi LimitedActive and Passive Electronic Components0882-75161563-50312016-01-01201610.1155/2016/62954056295405The Design and Thermal Reliability Analysis of a High-Efficiency K-Band MMIC Medium-Power Amplifier with Multiharmonic MatchingY. Shang0H. Xu1J. Mo2Z. Wang3X. Xu4Z. Tu5X. Zhang6H. Zheng7W. Chen8F. Yu9School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, No. 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou 310027, ChinaSchool of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, No. 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou 310027, ChinaSchool of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, No. 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou 310027, ChinaSchool of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, No. 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou 310027, ChinaSchool of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, No. 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou 310027, ChinaSchool of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, No. 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou 310027, ChinaHangzhou College of Commerce, Zhejiang Gongshang University, No. 18, Xuezheng Street, Hangzhou 310018, ChinaSchool of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, No. 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou 310027, ChinaSchool of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, No. 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou 310027, ChinaSchool of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, No. 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou 310027, ChinaA new high-efficiency K-band MMIC medium-power amplifier (PA) is designed with multiharmonic matching using GaAs pHEMT process technology. It has an operation frequency centered at 26 GHz with a bandwidth of 2 GHz. A 20 dBm 1 dB-compression-point output power and 40% efficiency are achieved. A novel thermal reliability analysis method based on ICEPAK is proposed also to evaluate its thermal characteristic. The test result by using a QFI InfraScope™ infrared imaging system is compared with the simulation result. It agrees well with an accuracy within ±1°C differences, which reflects the advantages of the thermal analysis method with respect to accuracy and convenience for use.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6295405
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author Y. Shang
H. Xu
J. Mo
Z. Wang
X. Xu
Z. Tu
X. Zhang
H. Zheng
W. Chen
F. Yu
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H. Xu
J. Mo
Z. Wang
X. Xu
Z. Tu
X. Zhang
H. Zheng
W. Chen
F. Yu
The Design and Thermal Reliability Analysis of a High-Efficiency K-Band MMIC Medium-Power Amplifier with Multiharmonic Matching
Active and Passive Electronic Components
author_facet Y. Shang
H. Xu
J. Mo
Z. Wang
X. Xu
Z. Tu
X. Zhang
H. Zheng
W. Chen
F. Yu
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title The Design and Thermal Reliability Analysis of a High-Efficiency K-Band MMIC Medium-Power Amplifier with Multiharmonic Matching
title_short The Design and Thermal Reliability Analysis of a High-Efficiency K-Band MMIC Medium-Power Amplifier with Multiharmonic Matching
title_full The Design and Thermal Reliability Analysis of a High-Efficiency K-Band MMIC Medium-Power Amplifier with Multiharmonic Matching
title_fullStr The Design and Thermal Reliability Analysis of a High-Efficiency K-Band MMIC Medium-Power Amplifier with Multiharmonic Matching
title_full_unstemmed The Design and Thermal Reliability Analysis of a High-Efficiency K-Band MMIC Medium-Power Amplifier with Multiharmonic Matching
title_sort design and thermal reliability analysis of a high-efficiency k-band mmic medium-power amplifier with multiharmonic matching
publisher Hindawi Limited
series Active and Passive Electronic Components
issn 0882-7516
1563-5031
publishDate 2016-01-01
description A new high-efficiency K-band MMIC medium-power amplifier (PA) is designed with multiharmonic matching using GaAs pHEMT process technology. It has an operation frequency centered at 26 GHz with a bandwidth of 2 GHz. A 20 dBm 1 dB-compression-point output power and 40% efficiency are achieved. A novel thermal reliability analysis method based on ICEPAK is proposed also to evaluate its thermal characteristic. The test result by using a QFI InfraScope™ infrared imaging system is compared with the simulation result. It agrees well with an accuracy within ±1°C differences, which reflects the advantages of the thermal analysis method with respect to accuracy and convenience for use.
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