A nonlinear drain resistance pHEMT model for millimeter-wave high power Amplifiers

Akira Inoue*, Hirotaka Amasuga, Seiki Goto, Moriyasu Miyazaki

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Abstract

A high power pHEMT with longer drain-gate separation can operate at higher voltage. However, it shows large output power loss at millimeter-wave in addition to the conventional parasitic power dissipation. The nonlinear drain resistance Rd of the pHEMT is found to cause the large power loss, although it behaves as a conventional resistor at low frequency. The nonlinearity of the Rd is modeled and shows good agreement with the measurement. Comparisons of pHEMTs with different nonlinear Rd also support the model.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 European Microwave Integrated Circuit Conference, EuMIC 2008
Pages282-285
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event2008 European Microwave Integrated Circuit Conference, EuMIC 2008 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 2008 Oct 272008 Oct 31

Publication series

Name2008 European Microwave Integrated Circuit Conference, EuMIC 2008

Conference

Conference2008 European Microwave Integrated Circuit Conference, EuMIC 2008
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period08/10/2708/10/31

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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