High-power and broadband sub-terahertz wave generation using a J-band photomixer module with rectangular-waveguide output port

Abstract

A high-output-power photomixer module operating at 200-500 GHz has been developed. The module consists of a uni-traveling-carrier photodiode, a PD-waveguide mode-conversion coupler, and a compact metal package with a rectangular-waveguide that outputs sub-terahertz wave. The fabricated module exhibits a 10- dB down bandwidth of about 300 GHz and an output power as high as -2.7 dBm at 350 GHz. This is the highest value ever reported for a photomixer module operating at 350-GHz band.