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Objectives
The objective of this project is to develop a dual redundant low noise amplifier (LNA) for the Q/V-band. The reliability of the amplifier is increased by including a second – a cold redundant – LNA into the same module. The LNAs are realized as monolithic millimetre wave integrated circuits (MMIC). In case the active LNA malfunctions, a switch or some other structure performing the same function is employed to select the redundant amplifier into use. The switch needs to be reliable and have a low insertion loss in order to minimize the noise figure of the amplifier module.
Plan
The project is divided into 5 tasks:
- Technology Assessment
- Modelling, Characterisation and Preliminary Design
- Detailed Design
- Manufacturing and Test
- Synthesis of Work
The essential milestones in the project are the preliminary design review (PDR) at the end of task 2, the detailed design review (DDR) at the end of task 3, the test review board (TRB) at the end of task 4, and the final review (FR) and the delivery of all the required documentation and hardware at the end of task 5.
Current Status
A high performance dual redundant low noise amplifier for Q/V band applications has been designed and manufactured, and the project has been successfully completed.
