Abstract
A new three-dimensional MMIC structure and an ultra-wideband miniature MMIC balun are proposed. The MMIC is a combined structure of multilayer MMICs and U-shaped micro-wires. This technology effectively reduces chip size and enhances MMIC performance. The proposed balun is constructed with three narrow conductors located side by side. The U-shaped micro-wire technology is employed to reduce the insertion loss and chip size. 1.5±1 dB insertion loss over 10 to 30 GHz, and 2 dB and 5 degrees of amplitude and phase balances over 5 to 35 GHz have been obtained. The intrinsic area of the balun is only 450 × 800 μm, about 1/5 to 1/3 the area of recently reported miniaturized MMIC baluns.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 919-924 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | IEICE Transactions on Electronics |
| Volume | E78-C |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 1995 Aug 1 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering