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220 GHz power amplifier testing at Northrop Grumman
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2013
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Darpa Hifive ProgramElectrical EngineeringFolded Waveguide CircuitEngineeringRadio FrequencyHigh-frequency DeviceGhz Power AmplifierAntennaInstrumentationPower ElectronicsMillimeter Wave TechnologyMicrowave EngineeringRf SubsystemElectromagnetic Compatibility
A 220 GHz power amplifier has been demonstrated as part of the DARPA HiFIVE program. This amplifier is based on a folded waveguide circuit, and operates at 19 kV and 250 mA. Short pulse tests resulted in 56 W at 214 GHz and a 5.0 GHz bandwidth.