Directions for the Next Generation of MMIC Devices and Systems
Abstract
Microwave and millimeter wave integrated circuits (MMICs) are of increasing importance in modern military and commercial wireless communication systems. Current trends are towards low cost, high density, multilevel, and multifunctional integration, covering millimeter and submillimeter wave regions. The integration of diverse subfunctions, such as light wave devices, superconductor circuits, digital circuits and ferrite devices, together with conventional microwave or millimeter wave devices, circuits and antennas, will allow implementation of large systems on a single chip. Research on advanced device concepts, 3-D interconnects, high performance packaging methods, advanced CAD tools, measurement and testing techniques, as well as material and fabrication technologies, are being directed to meet these new challenges.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA365100
Entities
People
- Henry L. Bertoni
- Nirod K. Das