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Advances in gallium arsenide monolithic microwave integrated-circuit technology for space communications systemsFuture communications satellites are likely to use gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated-circuit (MMIC) technology in most, if not all, communications payload subsystems. Multiple-scanning-beam antenna systems are expected to use GaAs MMIC's to increase functional capability, to reduce volume, weight, and cost, and to greatly improve system reliability. RF and IF matrix switch technology based on GaAs MMIC's is also being developed for these reasons. MMIC technology, including gigabit-rate GaAs digital integrated circuits, offers substantial advantages in power consumption and weight over silicon technologies for high-throughput, on-board baseband processor systems. In this paper, current developments in GaAs MMIC technology are described, and the status and prospects of the technology are assessed.
Document ID
19870031817
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Bhasin, K. B.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Connolly, D. J.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques
Volume: MTT-34
ISSN: 0018-9480
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Accession Number
87A19091
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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