• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.26 no.7
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• pp.620-626
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• 2015

In this paper, a 2~6 GHz wideband GaN power amplifier MMIC is designed and fabricated using a second-order all-pass filter for input impedance matching and an LC parallel resonant circuit for minimizing an output reactance component of the transistor. The second-order all-pass filter used for wideband lossy matching is modified in an asymmetric configuration to compensate the effect of channel resistance of the GaN transistor. The power amplifier MMIC chip that is fabricated using a $0.25{\mu}m$ GaN HEMT foundry process of Win Semiconductors, Corp. is $2.6mm{\times}1.3mm$ and shows a flat linear gain of about 13 dB and input return loss of larger than 10 dB. Under a saturated power mode, it also shows output power of 38.6~39.8 dBm and a power-added efficiency of 31.3~43.4 % in 2 to 6 GHz.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.19 no.8
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• pp.814-819
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• 2008

In this paper, a design of broadband detectors utilizing two ultra-wideband transitions is described for the first time, and the implementation method and measurement results of the detectors are provided. Two ultra-wideband transitions are used for input/output matching circuits for the diode detectors. Two detectors have been implemented using general Schottky diodes and zero-bias Schottky diodes. With general Schottky diodes, the fabricated detector provides less than 10 dB return loss from 11 GHz to 20 GHz, and the detector sensitivity is 30 mV/mW. The detector with zero-bias Schottky diodes shows significantly higher detection sensitivity(300 mV/mW).

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.25 no.11
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• pp.1142-1155
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• 2014

The classical PCM/PSK/PM scheme has been commonly used for TC & R applications between satellites and ground stations in the S-band. We analyzed TC & R link performance between ground station and the geostationary satellite which employs PCM/PSK/PM, when the satellite are particularly on the Super Synchronous Transfer Orbit(SSTO). The satellite parameters on SSTO are assumed to be those operating on the geostationary orbit, considering heritage aspect. In the uplink, the results shown indicate that sufficient margins over 3 dB are obtained when the EIRP of ground station is greater than 65 dBW. The down link performance is of great interest. By adjusting the telemetry modulation index and ranging modulation index, we could obtain the required margin of 3.0 dB in the down link, and find out the minimum G/T of ground station. In conclusion, the previously operated ground stations during LEOP at COMS launch, can be operational when GEO injection is made using SSTO(65,000 km and 70,000 km).

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.25 no.11
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• pp.1095-1103
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• 2014

WBAN has received great attention recently due to its versatile applicability. In this paper, antennas suitable for WBAN communication depending on the locations of mobile devices and the manufacturing of a human equivalent phantom are introduced. The effect of the body on the communication performance is largely dependent on the locations of devices. Specifically, the radiation and return loss characteristics of the antenna are greatly influenced by the characteristics of a medium existing in the near-field of an antenna. Thus, the proper WBAN antenna design is important in establishing a successful communication link between the transceivers. To consider the effect of the body on the antenna performance, the human equivalent phantom is also important factor in the WBAN antenna design and measurement. In introduction, categorization of the WBAN communication channel is introduced and antenna characteristics required for each communication channel are described. In the main subject section, several WBAN antenna design examples along with the implementation of the human equivalent phantom are discussed. In conclusion, the factors, which have to be considered in the design process, and future research are mentioned.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.22 no.5
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• pp.538-544
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• 2011

This paper presents a compact single balanced diode mixer fabricated using a 0.1 ${\mu}M$ GaAs p-HEMT commercial process for an E-band frequency up/down converter. This mixer includes a LO balun employing a Marchand balun with a good RF performance. In order to improve the port-to-port isolation, a high pass filter and a low pass filter are include in this mixer at the RF and IF ports, respectively. The fabricated mixer with a very compact size of 0.58 mm2(0.85 mm${\times}$0.68 mm) exhibits a conversion loss of 8～12 dB and an input P1dB of 1～5 dBm at the LO power of 10 dBm from 71～86 GHz.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.22 no.5
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• pp.528-537
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• 2011

In this paper, a broadband antenna of the CPW structure with a band-notched characteristic is presented. To obtain this characteristic, the complementary split ring resonator(CSRR) is inserted in the ground plane. In addition, the IEEE 802.11a WLAN band(5.15～5.825 GHz) appears in the band-notched characteristic. The proposed antenna dimension is $36{\times}60{\times}1.6\;mm^3$, and it is designed on the FR-4 substrate having a relative dielectric constant of 4.4. The designed antenna shows that the resonant frequency is 2.03～10.78 GHz below the return loss of -10 dB and a VSWR less than 2 was satisfied. As a result, the proposed CSRR has a band-notched characteristic in the range of 4.917～6.017 GHz which the center frequency is about 5.4 GHz band.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.23 no.10
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• pp.1151-1156
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• 2012

In this paper, the baseband filter is proposed in order to maintain a constant sensitivity regardless of distances for 77 GHz automotive radar system. Using existing DCOC loop circuit can remove DC offset and also cancel differences of received power depending on the distance. Measured results show that the maximum gain is 51 dB and high pass cutoff frequency can be tuned from 5 kHz to 15 kHz. The slope of high pass filter can be tuned from -10 to -40 dB/decade for the distance compensation. The measured NF and IIP3 are 26 dB and +4.5 dBm with 4.3 mA at 1.0 V supply voltage, respectively. The fabricated die size $500{\mu}m{\times}1,050{\mu}m$ excluding the in/out pads.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.22 no.5
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• pp.568-575
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• 2011

In this paper, we propose a small broadband antenna for mobile device. The proposed antenna consists of a printed rectangular monopole antenna and a parastic element connected to ground using narrow meander line and it is designed on a FR-4 substrate that has a thickness of 0.8 mm and a dielectric constant of 4.4. The FR-4 substrate's size is 50 mm${\times}$90 mm comparable to the real mobile device. The fabricated antenna's size is 12.5 mm${\times}$10.5 mm${\times}$0.8 mm and the measurement shows -10 dB return loss bandwidth of 2,200~6,000 MHz and gains of 2.86~4.01 dBi. Accordingly, the proposed antenna can support mobile device for WiBro(2,300~2,380 MHz), WLAN(IEEE 802.11b/g/n: 2,400~2,480 MHz, IEEE 802.11a: 5,150~5,825 MHz), and mobile WiMAX(IEEE 802.16e : 2,500~2,690 MHz, 3,400~3,600 MHz) service bands.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.20 no.11
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• pp.1121-1129
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• 2009

In this paper, the UWB(Ultra-Wide Band) modules such as a pulse generator and the LNA(Low-Noise Amplifier) with AGC(Auto Gain Control) are designed to construct a cross-borehole pulse radar system, of which performance is compared with the existing system. The budget and specification of the radar system are determined by calculating the total path loss of the underground medium including an empty cavity. The pulse generator is fabricated to have the repeatation frequency 40 kHz, the pulse width lower than 5 ns and the peak signal level +73 dBm. The UWB LNA is designed to have the noise figure 3.77 dB, the variable gain range 100 dB and the frequency range of 20 MHz to 200 MHz. Compared with the existing system in an actual test site, the implemented system renders it possible to detect the blind area due to the UWB LNA with low noise figure.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.20 no.11
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• pp.1225-1232
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• 2009

In this paper, a parabolic edge planar monopole antenna for indoor DTV reception is presented. The antenna has broadband property with the planar monopole and ground of parabolic edges. It is designed close to self-complementary structure as changing curvature of edges of monopole and ground. Monopole and ground conductors of the antenna are on the same plane, and excited through CPW feeding. It is fabricated on an FR4 dielectric substrate of $\varepsilon_r=4.4$, and the dimension is $40\;mm{\times}200\;mm{\times}1.6\;mm$. Return loss is larger than 10 dB in 470~806 MHz. Maximum gain is 1.86 dBi on E-plane at 810 MHz and 3.86 dBi on H-plane at 600 MHz.