Active Quasi-Optical Devices

Abstract

In active quasi-optics, we demonstrated the first successful monolithic HBT and pHEMT millimeter-wave grid amplifiers. In addition, we demonstrated a diode doubler grid with a record output of 24 mW at 1 THz. We also developed a series of Class-E amplifiers for communications and radar that are based on power MOSFET's with output powers in the frequency range from 7 to 14 MHz of 300 to 500 W, and efficiencies of 90%. We recently extended this work to demonstrate VHF and UHF Class-E amplifiers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 06, 1999
Accession Number
ADA370115

Entities

People

  • David Rutledge

Organizations

  • California Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Diodes
  • Efficiency
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Industry
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Frequency
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Millimeter Waves
  • Oscillators
  • Power Amplifiers
  • Radar
  • Radio Frequency Amplifiers
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Terahertz Radiation
  • Tunnel Diodes

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Semiconductor Device Technology

Technology Areas

  • 5G