A high output power V-band GaAs HEMT push-pull power amplifier using meandering baluns technology

作者:Chiu Hsien Chin*; Ke Po Yu; Huang Fan Hsiu
来源:Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications, 2013, 27(15): 1869-1881.
DOI:10.1080/09205071.2013.826149

摘要

A broadband, high saturation output power 0.15-m gate length GaAs pseudomorphic high-electron mobility transistor push-pull V-band power amplifier has been demonstrated using meandering balun designs. Two meandering low-loss planar three-coupled-line baluns were used to form push-pull mechanism for both stages. The meandering baluns provide 180 degrees differential outputs from the applied single-ended input at the V-band and the size was reduced for 23% compared to traditional design. The proposed push-pull amplifier achieved a peak small-signal gain of 16.8dB at 58GHz, a 3dB bandwidth of 55-62GHz, and a peak power added efficiency of 13.8%.

  • 出版日期2013-10-1
  • 单位长春大学