• The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.93-100
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• 2008

In this paper, Low Noise Block down converter(LNB) is designed for a Ka-band satellite television receiver only(TVRO) using commercially available MMIC. Designed Low Noise Block down-converter is composed of three stage amplifiers involving input noise matched at first amplification stage, image reject band pass filter, frequency mixer and intermediate frequency amplification. Through LNB Module power budget to obtain gain and attenuation, Optimum LNB devices satisfying Ka-band LNB technical specification are selected. Experimental results of designed Ka-band LNB yields conversion gain of over $58{\pm}1dB$, noise figure of less than 1.5dB and phase noise of -94.6dBc @10KHz.

• The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.231-238
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• 2019

In this paper, we have studied how to improve the amplifiers efficiency by minimizing the combining loss when several unit power amplifiers are combined to obtain high output power. Specifically, we have developed Ka-band Spatial Combining Amplifier. The fabricated Spatial Combining Amplifier is a Ka-band 20W class SSPA, which uses a 5W class unit amplifier module 8EA designed using a GaN bare die. We also combined The unit amplifier module using 8-way spatial divider and combiner with a hybrid radial structure. The output combining loss of the fabricated spatial coupler is about 0.334dB, which is about 92.6% efficiency. In this paper, we developed a Spatial Combining Amplifier with a maximum saturation output of 10W and a power addition efficiency of over 15%. As a result, we achieved the maximum saturation output of 30W and the power addition efficiency of 19%.

• The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• v.23 no.5
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• pp.109-114
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• 2023

In this paper, a 2-channel Image-Reject receiver using a 65-nm CMOS process is presented for Ka-band compact radars. The designed receiver consists of Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA), IQ mixer, and Analog Baseband (ABB). ABB includes a complex filter in order to suppress unwanted images, and the variable gain amplifiers (VGAs) in RF block and ABB have gain tuning range from 4.5-56 dB for wide dynamic range. The gain of the receiver is controlled by on-chip SPI controllers. The receiver has noise figure of <15 dB, OP1dB of >4 dBm, image rejection ratio of >30 dB, and channel isolation of >45 dB at the voltage gain of 36 dB, in the Ka-band target frequency. The receiver consumes 420 mA at 1.2 V supply with die area of 4000×1600 ㎛.

• The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.195-202
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• 2015

As satellite communications services are showing gradual growth, so are the needs for dual or tri-band antennas greater than performance of conventional single-band antennas. In this paper, a simultaneously operable tri-band antenna for SATCOM(Satellite Communications) is proposed. It is different from conventional methods of implementing tri-band through replaceable horns, while it is designed with a tri-band feed assembly composed of corrugated and dielectric horns and reflectors of gregorian type to transmit and receive tri-band of X, Ku and Ka band simultaneously. And simulated and measured values were compared and analyzed for characteristics of the proposed antenna. In the results, radiation patterns of the proposed tri-band antenna were close to the simulated ones and also met specifications.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.71-76
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• 2001

A Ka Band 3-stage MMIC (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits) LNA (Low Noise Amplifiers) has been designed and fabricated far the Ka band satellite communications and BWLL(Broad Band Wireless Local Loop)system. The MMIC LNA consists of two single-ended type amplification stages and one balanced type amplification stage to satisfy noise figure, high gain and amplitude linearity. The 0.15${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ pHEMT has been used to provide a ultra low noise figure and high gain amplification. Series and Shunt feedback circuits and λ/4 short lines were inserted to ensure high stability over the frequency range form DC to 80 GHz. The size of the MMIC LNA is 3.1mm$\times$2.4mm(7.44mm$^2$). The on wafer measured performance of the MMIC LNA, which agreed with the designed performance, showed the noise figure of less than 2.0 dB, and the gain of more than 26 dB, over frequency ranges from 22 GHz to 30 GHz.

• The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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• v.5 no.3
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• pp.327-331
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• 2010

The 21.4-22.0GHz frequency band is used to broadcast satellite services in Region 1 and Region 3 in frequency distribution area. The use of this frequency band is according to the provision of the resolution 525 of WRC-03, this frequency band broadcasting service system transmits broadband radio-frequency signals. The trend of the Satellite launching plans for an using this frequency band is growing in worldwide. This frequency band requires fairly more transmit power than the Ku-band because of the rain attenuation of this frequency band is very extreme. An appropriable sharing criteria is required for this broadcast service to be operational.

• Proceedings of the Korea Electromagnetic Engineering Society Conference
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• 2002.11a
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• pp.86-90
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• 2002

본 논문에서는 Ka-band 위성중계기에 사용되어지는 수신하향변환기(Receiver-Downconverter) 모듈의 설계 및 제작 그리고 시험 결과에 대하여 기술하였다. 개발된 수신하향변환기는 30.6~31㎓ 대역의 신호를 입력으로 받아들여 20.8~21.2㎓ 대역의 신호를 출력하는 일종의 Downconverter 이지만, 모듈의 입력단에 저잡음 증폭부가 포함된 수신기의 역할도 하고 있다. 개발된 모듈은 제작과정 및 시험과정에 있어 위성중계기 부품 제작 규정을 준수하였으며, 그 개발된 성능은 현재까지 알려진 국내외 유사 부품중의 최고의 성능을 보여주고 있다. 측정된 모듈의 성능은 상온에서 1.9㏈의 잡음지수, 55㏈ 이득, 58dBc의 C/l3 값을 보여주고 있다. 제작된 모듈의 크기는 93mm$\times$84mm$\times$26mm이며 무게는 240g으로서 국내외 유사 제품에 비해 소형이다.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.14 no.10
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• pp.1060-1070
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• 2003

The frequency selective surface for use in Ka/Ku band parabolic antenna of domestic satellite communications is proposed. The frequency selective surface structure consists of the infinite periodic arrays of the triple square loop slot element with narrow width on the honeycomb structure of multi-layered dielectric. The frequency selective surface is fabricated and measured. The good agreement is obtained between theory and experiment. It is demonstrated that the frequency selective surface passes 14/12 GHz band wave while reflecting 30/20 GHz band wave as required.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.242-251
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• 2000

Design of wireless link in Ka and mm-wave bands is critically affected by rain attenuation. In this paper, we compared and analyzed the main distributions of rain drop size to estimate the rain attenuation which can be used in domestic environment. Mie scattering theory was checked to agree with Rayleigh theory in its low frequency limit and agree with optical scattering theory in its high frequency limit. We intended to provide more specific criteria to estimate rain attenuation with a generalized approach.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2008.10b
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• pp.302-303
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• 2008

본 논문은 21GHz 대역의 위성방송 서비스의 품질을 보장하기 위하여 스케일러블 위성 방송 시스템을 제안하였다. 제안한 시스템은 비디오 스트림을 기본 계층과 향상 계층의 두 계층으로 분할하여 Ku 대역과 Ka 대역으로 각각 나누어 전송한다. 이에 스케일러블 위성방송 시스템은 강우로 인하여 Ka 대역의 채널을 사용할 수 없을 때에도 기본 계층의 스트림을 사용하여 기본적인 품질을 유지할 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 H.264/SVC를 적용하여 스케일러블 위성방송 시스템을 구현하였고, 이의 동작을 검증하기 위하여 Bartlett-Lewis Pulse 모델을 사용하여 강우 감쇠를 시뮬레이션 하였다.