Low current GaAs integrated down converter for portable communication applications

Abstract

A low current GaAs MMlC ampIifier/mixer was designed and characterized for portable communication applications in the 900 MHz band. This single chip integrated front-end IC (90 mil X 110 mil) achieved -1 18 dBM sensitivity at the cellular band. The extremely low power dissipation, high level of integration, and very good RF performance of this monolithic IC make it an ideal candidate for portable communication applications.