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A Wideband InP DHBT True Logarithmic Amplifier.

Authors :
Yu-Ju Chuang
Kurt Cimino
Mark Stuenkel
Milton Feng
Minh Le
Milano, Raymond
Source :
IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory & Techniques; Nov2006, Vol. 54 Issue 11, p3843-3847, 5p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart, 12 Graphs
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

A wideband logarithmic amplifier is demonstrated in this paper using InP-InGaAs double heterojunction bipolar transistor technology. The amplifier uses cascaded gain stages including the limiting and unity amplifiers to achieve a piecewise approximation to the ideal logarithmic response. The performance of 43-dB dynamic range, 22-GHz bandwidth, and < ±2-dB log error is achieved. The integrated circuit consumes 650 mW and has a chip dimension of 1 × 0.8 mm². [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00189480
Volume :
54
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory & Techniques
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22993910
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/TMTT.2006.883239