| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2008.1 |
| Topic No.: |
N08-039 |
| Topic Title: |
Wide Bandgap Amplifier Linearization (2008001) |
| Proposal No.: |
N081-039-0611 |
| Firm: |
Hittite Microwave Corporation
20 Alpha Road
Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824 |
| Contact: |
David Helms |
| Phone: |
(978) 250-3343 |
| Web Site: |
www.hittite.com |
| Abstract: |
The objective of the proposed program is to establish a design baseline for linearization of power amplifiers operating over the frequency band of 2.5 to 6 GHz (1 to 8 GHz goal). The proposed amplifier will be of a MMIC design fabricated by the novel technology of wide band-gap devices, GaN in particular. The power output goal is between 20-50 watts, and the goal for the power added efficiency is >35%. The Phase I effort will focus on analysis of nonlinear property of the amplifier and applicable linearization processes. The goal of linearization is to attain 30 dB total suppression of inter-modulation distortion with multiples (up to 8) carriers. |
| Benefits: |
The family of power amplifiers developed in this program will serve the need in the commercial market for cellular infrastructure and personal communication systems. There are literally billions of hand-held terminals operating in L/S band frequencies supported by and infrastructure made of base stations, relay stations and others. The proposed program will support introduction of novel technology into this market for high-performance (in terms of power output and efficiency) amplifiers. Hittite will bear the cost of productization and market introduction. |