Noise and
Large-Signal Characterization of a Thin-film MHEMT Feedback Amplifier in
Multilayer MCM-D Technology
R.
Vandersmissen, D. Schreurs, G. Dambrine*, G. Carchon, and G. Borghs
IMec, MCP,
Kapeldreef 75, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
*IEMN, UMR CNRS,
59655 Villeneuve D’Ascq, Cedex, France
Phone:
+32-16-288056m e-mail: raf.vandersmissen@imic.be
Keywords : MHEMT, Large –Signal, Microwave Noise, Feedback Amplifier, MCM-D
Abstract
In this paper, we investigate the noise and large-signal behavior of a feedback amplifier in multilayer thin-film MCM-D technology. A small-signal equivalent model (including noise) of the active device, a thin-film MHEMT, is identified. A large-signal state-space transistor model is build from time-domain data. These models are implemented in a circuit simulator and can accurately predict the noise and large-signal behavior of the feedback amplifier.