A Flat-Gain 255–315 GHz Power Amplifier With 15.5 dBm Maximum Psat and 5.5% ηc in 130 nm Advanced SiGe BiCMOS Technology

A Flat-Gain 255–315 GHz Power Amplifier With 15.5 dBm Maximum Psat and 5.5% ηc in 130 nm Advanced SiGe BiCMOS Technology

Abstract

This article presents a two-way J-band PA with a flat-gain response and high saturated output power in SiGe BiCMOS technology with experimental ƒT and ƒmax of 470 and 650 GHz, respectively. The PA design features three cascaded amplifier stages with interstage matching achieved by the passive distribution and combining networks. The fabricated PA demonstrated a maximum collector efficiency of 5.5% at a saturated output power of 15.5 dBm. Small-signal gain of 20 dB was achieved with a flat gain response of ±0.6 dB from 255 to 315 GHz. The PA is well suited for J-band transmitting arrays with λ/2 spacing for communication and sensing applications.

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