Broadband design techniques and technology for future wireless and wire-line applications

This paper will describe MMIC design techniques and technology for key broadband front-end components that address future wireless and wire-line infrastructure applications. The paper will focus on three different topics: 1) history, design technique & technology evolution of the Darlington RF amplifier, 2) linear design for new 100 Gbps fiber ICs, and 3) high performance broadband GaN front-end designs for CATV and SDR RF communication systems.