Microwave mixers based on a novel zero bias diode

A Ku-band mixer based on a zero bias diode (ZBD) and its application is described. The diode can easily be implemented in an MMIC technology if enhancement FET or HEMT devices are available in the MMIC-process. It was experimentally verified that a star mixer realized with zero bias diodes instead o...

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Main Authors: Poppe, M., Kleen, D., Janson, H., Zirath, H., Adahl, A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Circuit properties
Design. Technologies. Operation analysis. Testing
Diodes
Doping
Electric, optical and optoelectronic circuits
Electronics
Exact sciences and technology
FETs
Frequency conversion
HEMTs
Integrated circuits
Microwave circuits, microwave integrated circuits, microwave transmission lines, submillimeter wave circuits
Mixers
MMICs
Satellites
Schottky diodes
Semiconductor electronics. Microelectronics. Optoelectronics. Solid state devices
Space technology
Threshold voltage
Transistors
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Summary:A Ku-band mixer based on a zero bias diode (ZBD) and its application is described. The diode can easily be implemented in an MMIC technology if enhancement FET or HEMT devices are available in the MMIC-process. It was experimentally verified that a star mixer realized with zero bias diodes instead of ordinary gate-Schottky diodes requires less LO-power and result in lower conversion loss. The specific application described is intended for space use and the reliability of the mixer is expected to be improved due to a smaller gate current.
ISSN:1550-8781
2374-8443
DOI:10.1109/CSICS.2004.1392558