Ultra high-speed InP/InGaAs SHBTs with ft and fmax of 185 GHz

An InP/InGaAs single heterojunction bipolar transistor (SHBT) with high maximum oscillation frequency (f_max) and high cutoff frequency (f_t) is reported. Efforts have been made to maximize f_max and f_t simultaneously including optimizing the epitaxial structure, base–collector mesa over-etching and base surface preparation. The measured f_t and f_max both reached 185 GHz with an emitter size of 1 × 20 μ m², which is the highest f_max for SHBTs in mainland China. The device is suitable for ultra-high speed digital circuits and low power analog applications.     

Ultra high-speed InP/InGaAs SHBTs with ft and fmax of 185 GHz

An InP/InGaAs single heterojunction bipolar transistor(SHBT) with high maximum oscillation frequency (f_(max)) and high cutoff frequency(f_t) is reported.Efforts have been made to maximize f_(max) and f_t simultaneously including optimizing the epitaxial structure,base-collector mesa over-etching and base surface preparation.The measured f_t and f_(max) both reached 185 GHz with an emitter size of 1×20μm~2,which is the highest f_(max) for SHBTs in mainland China.The device is suitable for ultra-high spee...     

共基极与共发射极结构的InP DHBT器件功率特性

制作了发射极面积为1μm×15μm×4指的InP DHBT器件,器件拓扑使用了共基极和共发射极两种结构,通过负载牵引测试系统对器件功率特性进行测试。在功率优化匹配条件下,所测得最大输出功率密度和相应的功率附加效率(PAE)在10GHz下为1.24W/mm和50%,在18GHz下的数据为0.82W/mm和26%。测试同时表明,共发射极结构相对稳定和易于匹配,共基极模式具有更大的输出功率潜力,但需要进一步解决难于匹配、容易振荡和寄生参量影响等问题。在功放电路设计中,可以根据不同需求选择合适的电路拓扑结构。     

A 10 GHz high-efficiency and low phase-noise negative-resistance oscillator optimized with a virtual loop model

A virtual loop model was built by the transmission analysis with virtual ground method to assist the negative-resistance oscillator design, providing more perspectives on output power and phase-noise optimization. In this work, the virtual loop described the original circuit successfully and the optimizations were effective. A 10 GHz high-efficiency low phase-noise oscillator utilizing an InGaP/GaAs HBT was achieved. The 10.028 GHz oscillator delivered an output power of over 15 dBm with a phase-noise of lower than -107 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset. The efficiency of DC to RF transformation was 35 %. The results led to a good oscillator figure of merit of-188 dBc/Hz. The measurement results agreed well with those of the simulations.     

GaAs MMIC用无源元件的模型

制作了不同结构参数的GaAs MMIC无源元件,包括矩形螺旋电感、MIM电容和薄膜电阻,建立了无源元件的等效电路模型库,采用多项式公式表征无源元件的模型参数和性能参数,便于电路设计的应用.并提取得到MIM电容的单位面积电容值,约为195pF/mm2,NiCr薄膜电阻的方块电阻约为16.1Ω/□.分析结构参数对螺旋电感性能的影响可知,减小线圈面积相关的寄生损耗有助于获得高品质的电感.     

75 GHz 13.92 dBm InP DHBT 共射共基功率放大器

报道了基于InP基双屏质结双板晶体管(DHBT)工艺的四指共射共基75 GHz微波单片集成(MMIC)功率放大器,器件的最高振荡频率fmax为150 GHz.放大器的输出极发射极面积为15μm×4μm.功率放大器在75 GHz时功率增益为12.3 dB,饱和输出功率为13.92 dBm.放大器在72.5 GHz处输入为2 dBm时达到最大输出功率14.53 dBm.整个芯片传输连接采用共面波导结构,芯片面积为1.06 mm×0.75 mm.     

基于GaAs HBT工艺的高增益宽带Doherty功率放大器设计

在传统Doherty功率放大器的基础上,采用砷化镓(GaAs)异质结双极晶体管(HBT)工艺,设计了一款可应用于5G通信N79频段(4.4~5 GHz)的高回退效率MMIC Doherty功率放大器(DPA)。通过在Doherty电路中采用共射-共基结构,并在共射-共基结构中加入共基极接地电容,大幅提升了DPA的增益和输出功率。使用集总元件参与匹配,减小了芯片的面积。仿真结果表明,在目标频段内,增益大于28 dB,饱和输出功率约为38 dBm,饱和附加效率(PAE)为63%,7 dB回退处的效率达到43%。     

A 6 GHz high power and low phase noise VCO using an InGaP/GaAs HBT

A 6 GHz voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) optimized for power and noise performance was designed and characterized. This VCO was designed with the negative-resistance (Neg-R) method, utilizing an InGaP/GaAs hetero-junction bipolar transistor in the negative-resistance block. A proper output matching network and a high Q stripe line resonator were used to enhance output power and depress phase noise. Measured central frequency of the VCO was 6.008 GHz. The tuning range was more than 200 MHz. At the central frequency, an output power of 9.8 dBm and phase noise of -122.33 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz offset were achieved, the calculated RF to DC efficiency was about 14%, and the figure of merit was -179.2 dBc/Hz.     

InGaP/GaAs HBT单管6GHz 大功率低噪声压控振荡器

A 6 GHz voltage controlled oscillator （VCO） optimized for power and noise performance was designed and characterized. This VCO was designed with the negative-resistance （Neg-R） method, utilizing an InGaP/GaAs hetero-junction bipolar transistor in the negative-resistance block. A proper output matching network and a high Q stripe line resonator were used to enhance output power and depress phase noise. Measured central frequency of the VCO was 6.008 GHz. The tuning range was more than 200 MHz. At the central frequency, an output power of 9.8 dBm and phase noise of-122.33 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz offset were achieved, the calculated RF to DC efficiency was about 14%, and the figure of merit was -179.2 dBc/Hz.     

具有在片稳定网络的GaAs HBT微波功率管

采用GaAs标准MMIC工艺制作了具有片上RC并联稳定网络的InGaP/GaAs HBT微波功率管单胞.依据K稳定因子,RC网络使功率管在较宽的频带内具有绝对稳定特性.Load-pull测试表明RC网络没有严重影响功率管的大信号特性,在5.4GHz饱和输出功率为30dBm,在11GHz 1dB压缩点输出功率大于21.6dBm.功率合成电路验证了该功率管具有高稳定性,非常适合制作微波大功率HBT放大器.