Test results for 20-GHz GaAs FET spacecraft power amplifier
Abstract
Test were conducted to measure the performance of the 20-GHz solid state, proof-of-concept amplifier. The amplifier operates over the 17.7 to 20.2-GHz frequency range and uses high power gallium arsenide field effect transistors. The amplifier design and test methods are briefly described. NASA and contractor performance data are compared.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- August 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985STIN...8610379S
- Keywords:
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- Field Effect Transistors;
- Gallium Arsenides;
- Performance Tests;
- Power Amplifiers;
- Amplitude Modulation;
- Frequency Ranges;
- Power Gain;
- Radio Frequencies;
- Spacecraft Power Supplies;
- Communications and Radar