This project will develop next-generation large-signal/high-power transistor modeling techniques to create highly accurate models for RF-microwave circuit design simulators

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $286,787.36 Cooperative Agreement under the CHIPS Research and Development (CFDA 11.042) program to Recon RF, Inc., a minority-owned, veteran-owned small disadvantaged business located in San Diego, California. The purpose of this 2.5-year project is to develop next-generation large-signal/high-power transistor modeling techniques to create highly accurate models for RF-microwave circuit design simulators. Key activities include designing and fabricating transistor modeling cells, developing validation vehicles, and creating calibration kits to enable precise large-signal time-domain load-pull transistor measurements. The expected outcome is enhanced efficiency and performance of monolithic microwave integrated circuit/radio frequency integrated circuit solid-state power amplifiers, benefitting researchers and U.S. manufacturers of phased-array radar, communications, electronic warfare, and satellite systems. The awardee does not intend to subaward funds.

Activities

The awardee will designing and fabricating transistor modeling cells, developing on-wafer and in-fixture model validation vehicles, and creating calibration kits to enable highly accurate large-signal time-domain load-pull transistor measurements. After development they'LL seek to characterize the modeling cell and develop advanced large-signal models.

Expected outcomes

The technology will enhance the efficiency and performance of monolithic microwave integrated circuit/radio frequency integrated circuit sold-state power amplifiers.

Intended beneficiaries

Researchers and U.S. Manufacturers of phased-array radar, communications, electronic warfare, satellites.

Subrecipient activities

The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.