A Hybrid Integrated and Low-Cost Multi-Chip Broadband Doherty Power Amplifier Module for 5G Massive MIMO Application

In this paper,a hybrid integrated broadband Doherty power amplifier(DPA)based on a multi-chip module(MCM),whose active devices are fabricated using the gallium nitride(GaN)process and whose passive circuits are fabricated using the gallium arsenide(GaAs)integrated passive device(IPD)process,is proposed for 5G massive multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)application.An inverted DPA structure with a low-Q output network is proposed to achieve better bandwidth performance,and a single-driver architecture is adopted for a chip with high gain and small area.The proposed DPA has a bandwidth of 4.4-5.0 GHz that can achieve a saturation of more than 45.0 dBm.The gain compression from 37 dBm to saturation power is less than 4 dB,and the average power-added efficiency(PAE)is 36.3%with an 8.5 dB peak-to-average power ratio(PAPR)in 4.5-5.0 GHz.The measured adjacent channel power ratio(ACPR)is better than50 dBc after digital predistortion(DPD),exhibiting satisfactory linearity.

The embedded design verification test of microwave circuit modules based on specific chips

In the Paper,the author introduces an embedded design verification test based on specific chips to solve the technical problems of microwave circuit test and fault diagnosis.The author explains embedded design of microwave circuit modules and approach of hardware design and software design,and finally verifies the embedded design of microwave circuit modules based on specific chips.

Transparent Thermally Tunable Microwave Absorber Prototype Based on Patterned VO2 Film

Transparent microwave absorbers that exhibit high optical transmittance and microwave absorption capability are ideal,although having a fixed absorption performance limits their applicability.Here,a simple,transparent,and thermally tunable microwave absorber is proposed,based on a patterned vanadium dioxide(VO_(2))film.Numerical calculations and experiments demonstrate that the proposed VO_(2)absorber has a high optical transmittance of 84.9%at 620 nm;its reflection loss at 15.06 GHz can be thermally tuned from–4.257 to–60.179 dB,and near-unity absorption is achieved at 523.750 K.Adjusting only the patterned VO_(2)film duty cycle can change the temperature of near-unity absorption.Our VO_(2)absorber has a simple composition,a high optical transmittance,a thermally tunable microwave absorption performance,a large modulation depth,and an adjustable temperature tuning range,making it promising for application in tunable sensors,thermal emitters,modulators,thermal imaging,bolometers,and photovoltaic devices.

Bio-Inspired Microwave Modulator for High-Temperature Electromagnetic Protection,Infrared Stealth and Operating Temperature Monitoring

High-temperature electromagnetic(EM) protection materials integrated of multiple EM protection mechanisms and functions are regarded as desirable candidates for solving EM interference over a wide temperature range.In this work,a novel microwave modulator is fabricated by introducing carbonyl iron particles(CIP)/resin into channels of carbonized wood(C-wood).Innovatively,the spaced arrangement of two microwave absorbents not only achieves a synergistic enhancement of magnetic and dielectric losses,but also breaks the translational invariance of EM characteristics in the horizontal direction to obtain multiple phase discontinuities in the frequency range of 8.2-18.0 GHz achieving modulation of reflected wave radiation direction.Accordingly,CIP/C-wood microwave modulator demonstrates the maximum effective bandwidth of 5.2 GHz and the maximum EM protection efficiency over 97% with a thickness of only 1.5 mm in the temperature range 298-673 K.Besides,CIP/C-wood microwave modulator shows stable and low thermal conductivities,as well as monotonic electrical conductivity-temperature characteristics,therefore it can also achieve thermal infrared stealth and working temperature monitoring in wide temperature ranges.This work provides an inspiration for the design of high-temperature EM protection materials with multiple EM protection mechanisms and functions.

On peak current in atmospheric pulsemodulated microwave discharges by the PIC-MCC model

Pulse modulation provides a new way to tailor the electron density, electron energy and gas temperature in atmospheric radio-frequency（rf） discharges. In this paper, by increasing the rf frequency to several hundreds of MHz, or even much higher to the range of GHz, a very strong peak current in the first period（PCFP） with much larger electron energy can be formed during the power-on phase, which is not observed in the common pulse modulation discharges at a rf frequency of 13.56 MHz. The PIC-MCC model is explored to unveil the generation mechanism of PCFP, and based on the simulation data a larger voltage increasing rate over a quarter of a period and the distribution of electron density just before the power-on phase are believed to play key roles; the PCFP is usually produced in the microplasma regime driven by the pulsed power supply. The effects of duty cycle and pulse modulation frequency on the evolution of PCFP are also discussed from the computational data. Therefore, the duty cycle and pulse modulation frequency can be used to optimize the generation of PCFP and high-energy electrons.

Magnetic sensitivity technology based on microwave modulation of solid state spin system NV center

In view of the low resolution and accuracy of traditional magnetometer,a method of microwave frequency modulation technology based on nitrogen-vacancy(NV)center in diamond for magnetic detection was proposed.The magnetometer studied can reduce the frequency noise of system and improve the magnetic sensitivity by microwave frequency modulation.Firstly,ESR spectra by sweeping the microwave frequency was obtained.Further,the microwave frequency modulated was gained through the mixed high-frequency sinusoidal modulation signal generated by signal generator.In addition,the frequency through the lock-in amplifier was locked,and the signal which was proportional to the first derivative of the spectrum was obtained.The experimental results show that the sensitivity of magnetic field detection can reach 17.628 nT/Hz based on microwave frequency modulation technology.The method realizes high resolution and sensitivity for magnetic field detection.

Modulation of energy spectrum and control of coherent microwave transmission at single-photon level by longitudinal field in a superconducting quantum circuit

We study the effect of longitudinally applied field modulation on a two-level system using superconducting quantum circuits. The presence of the modulation results in additional transitions and changes the magnitude of the resonance peak in the energy spectrum of the qubit. In particular, when the amplitude ,λz and the frequency COl of the modulation field meet certain conditions, the resonance peak of the qubit disappears. Using this effect, we further demonstrate that the longitudinal field modulation of the Xmon qubit coupled to a one-dimensional transmission line could be used to dynamically control the transmission of single-photon level coherent resonance microwave.

Pulse modulated microwave and infrared thermography for superficial hyperthermia

A 3D temperature field distribution of biological tissue for superficial hyperthermia using a pulse modulated microwave （PMMW） was presented. A 3D sliced homogeneous phantom was radiated by the PMMW and an infrared thermal imager was applied to image temperature distribution throughout the phantom. The period of the PMMW is 3 s and the output power is 35 W. The temperature rises by at least 3 ℃ in the phantom when the duty cycle varies from 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 to 1 （denoted by scenarios 1-4）. Both the accumulative temperature-volume histogram and the relative depth-area ratio histogram show that the maximum temperature rise （MTR） is 6.6 and 8 ℃ in scenarios 2 and 3, and they are superior to scenarios 1 and 4. Furthermore, the PMMW can control temperature field distribution of biological tissue. It provides both preliminary basis for thermal volume control and new technology for temperature control and monitor in superficial hyperthermia.

Measurement and Characterization of Microwave Interaction between Integrated Distributed Feedback Laser Diode and Electro-Absorption Modulator

Integrated electro-absorption-modulated distributed feedback laser diodes(EMLs)are attracting much interest in optical communications for the advantages of a compact structure,low power consumption,and high-speed modulation.In integrated EML,the microwave interaction between the distributed feedback laser diode(DFB-LD)and the electro-absorption modulator(EAM)has a nonnegligible influence on the modulation performance,especially at the high-frequency region.In this paper,integrated EML was investigated as a three-port network with two electrical inputs and a single optical output,where the scattering matrix of the integrated device was theoretically deduced and experimentally measured.Based on the theoretical model and the measured data,the microwave equivalent circuit model of the integrated device was established,from which the microwave interaction between DFB-LD and EAM was successfully extracted.The results reveal that the microwave interaction within integrated EML contains both the electrical isolation and optical coupling.The electrical isolation is bidirectional while the optical coupling is directional,which aggravates the microwave interaction in the direction from DFB-LD to EAM.

Microwave photonic filter with a continuously tunable central frequency using an SOI high-Q microdisk resonator

Utilizing a high-Q microdisk resonator （MDR） on a single silicon-on-insulator （SOI） chip, a compact microwave photonic filter （MPF） with a continuously tunable central frequency is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. Assisted by the optical single side-band （OSSB） modulation, the optical frequency response of the MDR is mapped to the microwave frequency response to form an MPF with a continuously tunable central frequency and a narrow 3-dB bandwidth. In the experiment, using an MDR with a compact size of 20×20 μm^2 and a high Q factor of 1.07×10^5, we obtain a compact MPF with a high rejection ratio of about 40 dB, a 3-dB bandwidth of about 2 GHz, and a frequency tuning range larger than 12 GHz. Our approach may allow the implementation of very compact, low-cost, low-consumption, and integrated notch MPF in a silicon chip.

An Improved Planar Module Automatic Layout Method for Large Number of Dies

The layout of power modules is one of the key points in power module design,especially for silicon carbide module,which may parallel more devices compared with silicon counterpart.In this paper,along with the design example,a improved layout design method for planar power modules is presented.Some practical considerations and implementations are also introduced in the optimization of module layout design.

Microwave Reflectometry on HL-2A Tokamak

One of the most important electron density diagnostics, microwave reflectometry, has been developed on many large and medium nuclear fusion devices in recent years . Not only the electron density profiles with high temporal and spatial resolutions, but also the profiles of plasma rotation and turbulence can be obtained with this diagnostic system.

大尺寸GaN微波材料范德瓦耳斯外延机理及应力调控研究

本文基于金属有机化学气相沉积(MOCVD)技术,以少层氮化硼(BN)作为插入层在4英寸蓝宝石衬底上开展范德瓦耳斯异质外延GaN微波材料的生长机理及应力调控方面的研究,探讨了AlN成核工艺对GaN缓冲层生长机制的影响,以及与材料晶体质量、应力及电学性能等之间的关联。提出了一种基于AlN/AlGaN复合成核技术的应力调控方案,首次实现了大尺寸范德瓦耳斯(vdW)异质外延材料应力的有效管控,研制的GaN微波材料的弯曲度(Bow)为+20.4μm,(002)/(102)面半峰全宽为471.6/933.5 arcsec,表面均方根粗糙度为0.52 nm,电子迁移率达到2000 cm^(2)/(V·s)。最后,基于机械剥离实现了大尺寸晶圆级GaN微波材料与蓝宝石衬底的分离,为高导热衬底转移提供便利,为大功率射频器件的制作创造条件。

基于微波光子的带内全双工自干扰消除系统

为了突破传统射频自干扰消除技术受频率、带宽、抗电磁干扰等电子瓶颈的限制,满足未来无线通信及雷达系统的发展需求,设计一种基于偏振复用马曾调制器(PDM-MZM)的微波光子自干扰消除方案,通过引入一个与自干扰信号同频、等幅、反相的参考信号在光域与自干扰信号直接抵消.除了具有自干扰消除和下变频功能外,该方案还可用于矢量信号的IQ解调,在IQ解调时灵活调整两路中的偏振控制器,可使IQ两路信号幅度严格相等,相位严格正交,进而消除IQ幅度不均衡对全双工系统接收端的影响.理论分析和仿真测试结果表明,自干扰信号的消除深度可达到72 dB以上,系统的三阶无杂散动态范围可达到95.2 dB·Hz^(2/3),增益为-16.2 dB.该方案具有大带宽、可调谐、抗电磁干扰能力强、体积小、损耗低等优势,在无线通信、雷达系统中具有较大的应用潜力.

T/R双模微波功率模块技术及其应用

微波功率模块(MPM)是真空电子器件和固态电子器件组合而成的一种新型微波功率器件,具有频率高、频带宽、功率大、体积重量小等特点,它使常规行波管的应用变得更加便利和广泛。现代战争向雷达、电子战综合一体化方向发展,这就要求功放既能工作在高峰值功率、低占空比的高模工作方式,也能工作在低峰值功率、准连续波的低模工作方式,针对这一需求,结合电子系统收发共孔径的要求,提出了T/R双模MPM技术。T/R双模MPM技术的核心是T/R双模行波管,基于三端口双向T/R行波管,通过在慢波系统的衰减器附近设置一个耦合口,实现行波管的信号反向接收功能;通过T/R双模行波管设计、双模放大均衡组件、双调制栅极电源等技术实现MPM的双模双向功能。T/R双模MPM应用前景广阔,特别是在基于无人机平台的作战应用中的具有明显优势。

基于薄膜铌酸锂的微波光子雷达芯片

微波光子雷达拥有分辨率高、处理速度快、同时多波段、多功能等优势,在航天系统中具有广阔的应用前景。为了满足航天应用对雷达系统体积、质量和功耗的严格要求,集成化已经成为微波光子雷达的重要发展方向。介绍了一款基于薄膜铌酸锂的微波光子雷达芯片,利用该芯片实现了雷达发射信号倍频产生和回波信号去斜接收,并对距离天线不同位置的目标进行了测距实验,得到的测量距离与实际距离基本相同,两者之间的误差小于4 mm。

基于锁模光学频率梳的高速数据传输

大数据时代网络数据流量的爆炸式增长给通信系统的容量和数据传输速率带来极大的挑战.本文基于锁模光学频率梳的宽光谱范围和高相位相干性提出了一种高频正交幅度调制信号生成方法,通过电光调制器对光学频率梳进行幅度相位整形并下变频至射频域,生成携带编码信息的高速、高阶、低相位噪声的调制信号,再结合锁模光学频率梳窄线宽、多波长的特性,仅使用单个激光器即可实现基于波分复用技术的大规模并行高速通信.仿真验证了该方案的可行性,随后在100 m的自由空间光链路中使用光子微波信号进行16元正交幅度调制通信实验,实现了误码率低于10^(–6)的14 Gbit/s数据传输.

基于U波段光波产生频率可调谐的微波载波

【目的】具有可调谐能力的高频微波载波(GHz)在第五代移动通信技术(5G)/第六代移动通信技术(6G)无线网络、雷达系统和卫星通信领域中有着广泛的应用。由于比较简单的系统结构、大带宽和低损耗的优点,基于光子技术生成高频可调谐微波载波的技术方案吸引了国内外研究团队的广泛关注。由于目前C波段有着成熟的商用器件,因此目前光生微波实验多在C波段进行。随着波分复用(WDM)—光载射频(ROF)技术借助WDM系统在光频域的合/分波来灵活实现微波频段的合/分波,利用ROF系统采用光生微波技术来简化基站配置,使得C波段的有限带宽资源(35 nm, 1 530~1 565 nm)越来越紧张。因此,光生微波技术的研究有着向更宽光谱范围扩展的驱动力。U波段可以提供宽至50 nm(1 625~1 675 nm)的信道带宽来缓解C波段的信道利用压力。在U波段,标准单模光纤已实现低至0.195 dB/km(@1 625 nm)的光功率损耗,特别是,掺铥光纤放大器在U波段也可实现达到18.7 dB(@1 655 nm)的大带宽增益。因此,基于标准单模光纤的WDM系统可向U波段扩展,从而促使WDM-ROF技术向这一波段延伸,进而带动光生微波技术向U波段拓展。文章研究了U波段的光生微波技术。【方法】从数学模型上看,现有光生微波技术对所应用的光载波波段是透明的,只需选择对应工作波段的光子学器件就可在任意波段使用这些方法来产生微波载波。从原理上看,C波段的光子学器件(如偏振控制器、相位调制器(PM)和光纤移相器(FPS)等)可以工作在U波段,这些器件的工艺技术成熟并易于购置。因此,文章采用C波段的PM、FPS和光耦合器等光子学器件,基于U波段光载波搭建了光生微波载波系统。【结果】最终基于该系统产生了调谐范围覆盖7.5~12.0 GHz、杂散抑制比达29.6~35.2 dB的可调谐微波载波。【结论】文章通过公式原理分析和实验验证,实现了将光生微波载波技术的工作波段扩展至U波段。

多通道微波组件接插件及基板焊接技术研究

介绍了一种多通道微波组件接插件及基板一体化焊接的技术。通过焊接工装设计、焊接温度和真空控制、多通道接插件焊接短路及电路板焊接压力控制等问题的解决,实现了微波组件一体化自动焊接。得到的电路板单位面积压力控制为0.87 gf/cm^(2)(1 gf≈0.0098 N),关键的回流焊温度曲线控制参数为最高焊接温度及时间,控制范围分别为235~240℃和90~120 s。此焊接方法解决了多通道微波组件中不同种类且较多数量器件同时焊接时采用传统手工焊接方式难度大的问题,避免了在焊接过程中出现二次熔融问题。一体化焊接的方法在满足接插件及基板焊接要求的同时,提高了装配一致性及可靠性,且提高了生产效率。此方法可推广应用于同类型的多通道复杂组件的接插件及基板的一体化焊接。

高可靠性真空微波功率模块保护电路

文中设计一种高可靠性高压电源保护电路,适配于真空微波功率模块。首先利用PSpice仿真软件进行电路仿真,简化电路设计,优化电路参数;然后与行波管构成一个测试系统,并设计一个电路板进行实际测试,利用示波器等仪器来验证保护电路的有效性。针对长时间高强度的工作状态,电路设计包含母线电流过流保护电路、螺旋线电流过流保护电路、断电保护电路。在模块工作出现异常时,可以及时有效地关闭模块,防止元器件受到损害。仿真结果表明,所设计保护电路提高了微波功率模块的可靠性,降低了研制成本,延长了使用寿命。