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A Novel Reconfigurable GaN Based Fully Solid-State Microwave Power Module for Communications/Radar ApplicationsThe paper presents the design, integration, and performance of a novel S-/X-band, GaN based, fully solid-state microwave power module (SSMPM). The SSMPM includes diplexers, pre-amplifiers, a multi-stage medium power amplifier, SPDT switches, and CW/Pulsed high-power amplifiers. These components are synergistically integrated such that a single SSMPM is capable of being dynamically reconfigured to function as a S-/X-band amplifier for TT&C/telecommunications for command/science date downlink and radar for remote sensing onboard a planetary exploration spacecraft. The SSMPM is capable of delivering Psat of 39.5 dBm (~10 W CW) at S-band, Psat of 46.7 dBm (~45 W CW) at X-band, and Psat of 51.2 dBm (~122 W Pulsed) at X-band.
Document ID
20180007281
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Simons, Rainee N. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Wintucky, Edwin G.
Waldstein, Seth W. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
October 30, 2018
Publication Date
October 14, 2018
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Report/Patent Number
GRC-E-DAA-TN55233
Meeting Information
Meeting: IEEE BiCMOS and Compound Semiconductor Integrated Circuits and Technology Symposium (BCICTS)
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: October 14, 2018
End Date: October 17, 2018
Sponsors: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 405034.04.05.03.02
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
Microwave Amplifier
Satellite Communications

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