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P11 - pHEMT based power detectors for radars

Event
iCCC2024 - iCampµs Cottbus Conference
2024-05-14 - 2024-05-16
Cottbus
Band
Poster
Chapter
Gesundheit
Author(s)
P. Manchanda, C. Andrei, F. Tost, M. Rudolph - Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg, Cottbus
Pages
150 - 152
DOI
10.5162/iCCC2024/P11
ISBN
978-3-910600-00-3
Price
free

Abstract

This paper presents power detector designs using pseudomorphic High-Electron-Mobility Transistor (pHEMT) technology to address limitations inherent in conventional diode-based power detector systems. Based on commercially available CEL 3520k3 pHEMT, two detector configurations are investigated.
The Angelov model establishes the non-linear relationship between drain current and voltage parameters. The designs are simulated using Keysight ADS and measured at 20 GHz. A dynamic range of 28 dB, from -30 dBm to -2 dBm for a gate voltage of -0.8 V, is measured. This extended range proves pivotal for enhancing the performance of radar systems operating at higher input powers.

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