MMICs and Remote Sensing Science Instruments - A Technology Success Story

MMICs and Remote Sensing Science Instruments - A Technology Success Story

Developments in GaAs and InP transistor technology has had a large impact on science. With low noise and high frequency performance, these devices have revolutionized radio astronomy and Earth science, and changed the way that space science missions are designed and implemented. MMIC integration has...

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Published in:2012 IEEE Compound Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Symposium (CSICS) pp. 1 - 4
Main Author: Gaier, T. C.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: IEEE 01-10-2012
Subjects:
Microwave amplifiers
Microwave measurements
Microwave radiometry
MMICs
Radiometers
Receivers
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Summary:Developments in GaAs and InP transistor technology has had a large impact on science. With low noise and high frequency performance, these devices have revolutionized radio astronomy and Earth science, and changed the way that space science missions are designed and implemented. MMIC integration has shortened mission development times and enabling missions to be efficiently implemented in a cost-constrained environment. MMICs have also enabled a new generation of receiver arrays, creating a paradigm shift in experimental design. Some of this history will be discussed, citing specific examples of technology insertion and the impact on science.
ISBN:1467309281
9781467309288
ISSN:1550-8781
2374-8443
DOI:10.1109/CSICS.2012.6340096