Open AccessHigh efficiency IMPATT diodes for 60 GHz intersatellite link applications
Author(s) -
E. J. Haugland
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
nasa sti repository (national aeronautics and space administration)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.2514/6.1984-767
Subject(s) - diode , impatt diode , link (geometry) , computer science , optoelectronics , link budget , electrical engineering , remote sensing , electronic engineering , environmental science , telecommunications , materials science , computer network , engineering , wireless , geology
Intersatellite links are expected to play an increasingly important role in future satellite systems. Improved components are required to properly utilize the wide bandwidth allocated for intersatellite link applications around 60 GHz. IMPATT diodes offer the highest potential performance as solid state power sources for a 60 GHz transmitter. Presently available devices do not have the desired power and efficiency. High efficiency, high power IMPATT diodes for intersatellite link applications are being developed by NASA and other government agencies. This paper describes the development of high efficiency 60 GHz IMPATT diodes by NASA. These programs are cofunded by the U.S. Air Force, Space Division.
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