On-wafer noise-parameter measurements at W-band

A wide-band on-wafer noise-parameter measurement setup has been developed for W-band. The system is based on a cold-source method and uses a simple manual impedance tuner. In addition to noise parameters, S-parameters can be measured with the same setup. Using the developed system, noise parameters of an InP high electron-mobility transistor have been measured and results are shown in the 79-94-GHz frequency band. This is the first comprehensive report of noise-parameter measurements made on active devices at W-band.