MMIC-Based Modulators for Ka-Band Communications

	Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1995 Phase II MMIC-Based Modulators for Ka-Band Communications TLC Precision Wafer Technology, Inc. Minneapolis, MN
INNOVATION Small, efficient Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC)-based phase modulators for Ka-band deep space communications	MMIC Technology Provides Lighter Weight, More Power Efficient Ka-Band Communications Systems
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Designed and demonstrated a Ka-band BPSK/QPSK digital phase modulator Designed and demonstrated a Ka-band linear phase modulator Utilized MMIC integrated circuit technology to provide smaller size and increased efficiency
COMMERCIALIZATION Both the BPSK/QPSK and linear modulators have been introduced as commercial products Commercial sales have reached $500,000	GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS Potential technology for future Ka-Band deep space communications
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