Proving the Feasibility of D-Band Single SiGe MMIC Vector Network Analyzer Extension Modules With Large System Dynamic Range
The need for size and cost-efficient vector network analyzer (VNA) frequency extension modules (VNAX module) is driven by new applications in research and industry. Responding to this potential demand, we present a novel D-band VNAX module based on a single SiGe MMIC. Our work addresses the challeng...
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| author | Justin Romstadt Lukas Dierkes Stephan Hauptmeier Tobias T. Braun Hakan Papurcu Jens Richter Pascal Stadler Ahmad Zaben Klaus Aufinger Jan Barowski Nils Pohl |
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| description | The need for size and cost-efficient vector network analyzer (VNA) frequency extension modules (VNAX module) is driven by new applications in research and industry. Responding to this potential demand, we present a novel D-band VNAX module based on a single SiGe MMIC. Our work addresses the challenges associated with integrating components on a single chip compared to conventional commercial modules, which typically rely on discrete components. We provide a comprehensive discussion covering the performance of system blocks, such as multiplier chains and receivers, and their impact on the module's performance. In addition, we present extensive measurements of the entire system, including magnitude-and phase stability and dynamic ranges. At a resolution bandwidth (RBW) of 10 Hz, our module shows a system dynamic range (SDR) above 90 dB for the frequency range of 110 GHz to 151 GHz and a maximum SDR close to 100 dB at 122 GHz. The corresponding receiver dynamic range within the D-band ranges from 113 dB to 125 dB, and the Test Port power is between −27 dBm and −16 dBm. In addition, we present and evaluate several measurements of different passive components that verify the calibration capability of our module. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d49649fae04b4e68b48fb413deffc8ca2025-08-20T02:36:35ZengIEEEIEEE Journal of Microwaves2692-83882024-01-014470672010.1109/JMW.2024.344404010679161Proving the Feasibility of D-Band Single SiGe MMIC Vector Network Analyzer Extension Modules With Large System Dynamic RangeJustin Romstadt0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0366-6601Lukas Dierkes1https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5838-7529Stephan Hauptmeier2https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7924-3457Tobias T. Braun3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9938-5697Hakan Papurcu4https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5636-9608Jens Richter5https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4095-3666Pascal Stadler6https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9778-7329Ahmad Zaben7https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9748-6403Klaus Aufinger8https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7884-7987Jan Barowski9https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0962-179XNils Pohl10https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5362-638XInstitute of Integrated Systems, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, GermanyInstitute of Integrated Systems, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, GermanyInstitute of Integrated Systems, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, GermanyInstitute of Integrated Systems, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, GermanyInstitute of Integrated Systems, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, GermanyInstitute of Integrated Systems, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, GermanyInstitute of Integrated Systems, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, GermanyInstitute of Integrated Systems, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, GermanyInfineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg, GermanyInstitute of Microwave Systems, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, GermanyInstitute of Integrated Systems, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, GermanyThe need for size and cost-efficient vector network analyzer (VNA) frequency extension modules (VNAX module) is driven by new applications in research and industry. Responding to this potential demand, we present a novel D-band VNAX module based on a single SiGe MMIC. Our work addresses the challenges associated with integrating components on a single chip compared to conventional commercial modules, which typically rely on discrete components. We provide a comprehensive discussion covering the performance of system blocks, such as multiplier chains and receivers, and their impact on the module's performance. In addition, we present extensive measurements of the entire system, including magnitude-and phase stability and dynamic ranges. At a resolution bandwidth (RBW) of 10 Hz, our module shows a system dynamic range (SDR) above 90 dB for the frequency range of 110 GHz to 151 GHz and a maximum SDR close to 100 dB at 122 GHz. The corresponding receiver dynamic range within the D-band ranges from 113 dB to 125 dB, and the Test Port power is between −27 dBm and −16 dBm. In addition, we present and evaluate several measurements of different passive components that verify the calibration capability of our module.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10679161/CouplerdirectivityD-bandreflectometervector network analyzerVNA |
| spellingShingle | Justin Romstadt Lukas Dierkes Stephan Hauptmeier Tobias T. Braun Hakan Papurcu Jens Richter Pascal Stadler Ahmad Zaben Klaus Aufinger Jan Barowski Nils Pohl Proving the Feasibility of D-Band Single SiGe MMIC Vector Network Analyzer Extension Modules With Large System Dynamic Range IEEE Journal of Microwaves Coupler directivity D-band reflectometer vector network analyzer VNA |
| title | Proving the Feasibility of D-Band Single SiGe MMIC Vector Network Analyzer Extension Modules With Large System Dynamic Range |
| title_full | Proving the Feasibility of D-Band Single SiGe MMIC Vector Network Analyzer Extension Modules With Large System Dynamic Range |
| title_fullStr | Proving the Feasibility of D-Band Single SiGe MMIC Vector Network Analyzer Extension Modules With Large System Dynamic Range |
| title_full_unstemmed | Proving the Feasibility of D-Band Single SiGe MMIC Vector Network Analyzer Extension Modules With Large System Dynamic Range |
| title_short | Proving the Feasibility of D-Band Single SiGe MMIC Vector Network Analyzer Extension Modules With Large System Dynamic Range |
| title_sort | proving the feasibility of d band single sige mmic vector network analyzer extension modules with large system dynamic range |
| topic | Coupler directivity D-band reflectometer vector network analyzer VNA |
| url | https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10679161/ |
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