Comparison of Schottky mixer versus low noise amplifier front ends for submillimeter wave receivers

We give a comparison of sensitivity and power estimates for heterodyne receivers operating at common atmospheric science bands using Schottky mixer or low-noise amplifier front ends. The receiver estimates rely on commercially available mixer systems and reported low noise amplifier data.

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Main Authors: Bryerton, Eric W., Hesler, Jeffrey L.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Amplitude modulation
Harmonic analysis
Low-noise amplifiers
Mixers
Power dissipation
Receivers
Varactors
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Summary:We give a comparison of sensitivity and power estimates for heterodyne receivers operating at common atmospheric science bands using Schottky mixer or low-noise amplifier front ends. The receiver estimates rely on commercially available mixer systems and reported low noise amplifier data.
ISSN:2162-2035
DOI:10.1109/IRMMW-THz.2017.8066885