RF/microwave transistors: evolution, current status, and future trend

J.J. Liou1,2, F. Schwierz3
1School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
2Department of Electronics Science and Technolagy, Huazhong University of Science슠and슠Technology, Wuhan, China
3Fachgebiet Feslkörperelektronik, Technische Universität Illmenau, Ilmenau, Germany

Tóm tắt

Most applications for radio frequency/microwave (hereafter called RF) transistors had been military oriented in the early 1980s. Recently, this has changed drastically due to the explosive growth of the markets for civil wireless communication systems. This paper gives an overview on the evolution, current status, and future trend of transistors used in RF electronic systems. Important background, development and major milestones leading to modem RF transistors are presented. The concept of heterostructure, a feature frequently used in RF transistors, is discussed. The different transistor types and their figures of merit are then addressed. Finally an outlook for expected future developments and applications of RF transistors is given.

Từ khóa

#Radio frequency #Microwave transistors #Consumer electronics #Cutoff frequency #Satellite broadcasting #Hydrogen #Frequency estimation #Explosives #Wireless communication #Wireless LAN

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