3D MMIC VCO and methods of making the same
US7276981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03B5/1841
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A three dimensional (3D) microwave monolithic integrated circuit (MMIC) multi-push voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) and methods of making the same is provided. The 3D MMIC multi-push oscillator includes a plurality of matching frequency oscillators coupled to a phasing ring in substantially equidistantly spaced apart locations. A combined VCO output signal is provided at a central output connection point of the phasing ring. The central output connection point resides on a first plane. An output conductor transition has a first end coupled to the central output connection point and a second end provided as an output to the quad-push VCO. The output conductor transition extends transverse to the first plane and terminates at a second plane separated from the first plane. The multi-push oscillator can be a push-push, quad-push or N-push type VCO based on a particular implementation.
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