Millimeter-wave integrated circuits cost less using dielectric waveguide.
Abstract
The rapid development of avalanche transit-time solid-state diodes up to 300 GHz has created new interest in the millimeter-wave spectrum. Attempts have been made to utilize microwave integrated circuit technology in millimeter-wave frequencies. However, the high-frequency conductor loss and excessive tight tolerance requirements restrict its use to about Ku-band frequencies and below. The use of refractive dielectric waveguides and image guides for obtaining low-loss propagation is discussed. It is found that dielectric waveguides offer potentially great reductions in costs for millimeter-wave components and circuitry.
- Publication:
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Microwave Journal
- Pub Date:
- November 1974
- Bibcode:
- 1974MiJo...17...45C
- Keywords:
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- Avalanche Diodes;
- Integrated Circuits;
- Microwave Circuits;
- Millimeter Waves;
- Technology Utilization;
- Transit Time;
- Cost Reduction;
- Dielectrics;
- Electron Impact;
- Transmission Loss;
- Trapatt Devices;
- Waveguides;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering