THE EVOLUTION OF A MICROELECTRONIC IF AMPLIFIER,
Abstract
The amplifier discussed accomplishes a complete function and has characteristics which present a cross-section of the problems encountered in the microminiaturization of a variety of high frequency analog circuitry. The physical parameters of the various versions of the IF amplifier are summarized. The thin film unit has one three-hundredths the volume, one one-hundred and fiftieth the weight, and consumes one one-hundred and twentieth the power of the tube unit. The monolithic silicon unit will have from one third to one fifth the volume, possibly one-half the weight, and about one-half the power consumption of the thin film unit. The advantage of integrated silicon over thin film hybrid is not only size and weight reduction, but the increase in reliability that will result from such an approach. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0644187
Entities
People
- John E. Mccormick
Organizations
- Rome Laboratory