Abstract
Presented is an 89 GHz waveguide coupled direct detector
based on ACST low-barrier Schottky diodes.
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) values above 35 dB within 6
dB input power dynamic are achieved with high voltage
responsivity of 3000 V/W and significant white and 1/f
noise reduction. The fabricated detector is characterized
and compared to simulation results, proving a high
accuracy level of the design and fabrication process, as
well as excellent knowledge of the applied Schottky
diodes. In a preliminary reliability assessment, the ACST
low-barrier Schottky technology has proven very good
stability without any diode failure during step stress
tests, life tests, and environmental tests. The results
demonstrate the suitability of the detector to be
implemented in the 89 GHz receiver for the second
European meteorological operational satellite programme
(MetOp-SG).
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Millimeter Waves (GSMM) & ESA Workshop on Millimetre-Wave Technology and Applications, 2016 Global Symposium on |
Publisher | IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers |
Pages | 1-3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-5090-1348-7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Jun 2016 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
Event | 2016 Global Symposium on Millimeter Waves, GSMM 2016 and ESA Workshop on Millimetre-Wave Technology and Applications - Aalto University, Espoo, Finland Duration: 6 Jun 2016 → 8 Jun 2016 |
Conference
Conference | 2016 Global Symposium on Millimeter Waves, GSMM 2016 and ESA Workshop on Millimetre-Wave Technology and Applications |
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Abbreviated title | GSMM 2016 |
Country | Finland |
City | Espoo |
Period | 6/06/16 → 8/06/16 |
Other | The main theme of the joint conference is MILLIMETER-WAVE AND TERAHERTZ SENSING AND COMMUNICATIONS. It covers millimeterwave and THz antennas, circuits, devices, systems and applications. |
Keywords
- semiconductor device reliability
- detectors
- millimetre wave circuits
- Schottky diodes