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Fundamental W-band InP DHBT-based VCOs with low phase noise and wide tuning range

Makon et al., 2007

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12280999132481026122
Author
Makon R
Driad R
Schneider K
Aidam R
Schlechtweg M
Weimann G
Publication year
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2007 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium

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In this paper, fundamental W-band voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs) featuring low phase noise and wide tuning range are reported. These monolithically integrated circuits (ICs) are fabricated using an InP/InGaAs DHBT technology, exhibiting cut-off frequency values of …
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