Development of beam lead RF integrated circuitsThis paper describes the design and development of a set of multifunction VHF/UHF integrated circuits aimed at providing a major improvement in spacecraft radio reliability through low stress operation and the processing of these circuits in beam-lead form. The methods evolved for the high frequency characterization of the devices are discussed together with the design of suitable test fixtures. Typical test results and the distribution of test parameters are presented. A unique carrier for beam-lead devices is described, and the need for such a device is discussed. The application of the carrier to device screening, burn-in and drift measurements is discussed together with the incentives for providing these capabilities. An overview of the integration of the devices into the spacecraft radio is given and candidate assembly processes are discussed. The technology impact of this approach upon future spacecraft radio systems is qualitatively examined.
Document ID
19750060162
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Kline, A. J. (Motorola, Inc. Government Electronics Div., Scottsdale, Ariz., United States)
Kermode, A. W. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Spacecraft Radio Section, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium