92GHz~96GHz双通道上变频关键技术研究

    Research on key technologies of dual-channel up-conversion in the 92GHz~96GHz

    • 摘要: 为了实现W波段变频模块的小型化设计,文章设计了一套输出频率为92 GHz~96 GHz的双通道上变频单元,两通道输入8 GHz~12 GHz的两路独立中频信号,共用一个14 GHz的本振信号。其中14 GHz本振信号经过功分后进入6倍频器与中频信号混频产生92 GHz~96 GHz的射频信号。最终通过关键器件的选型以及无源器件的设计,包括W波段鳍线、84 GHz高抑制度本振滤波器和92 GHz~96 GHz高抑制度射频滤波器的设计,实现上变频单元的功能,整个模块的布局将输入输出端口都设置在长度方向,模块集成尺寸为121 mm×38.2 mm×19.1 mm(不含SMA接头)。测试结果显示,在中频信号输入-100 dBm到0 dBm的高动态输入范围内实现了92 GHz~96 GHz频段内线性输出,小信号增益约为5 dB,84 GHz本振信号泄露小于-110 dBm。文章设计的上变频单元具有实际应用价值,同时为高动态范围、高抑制度的小型化、一体化上变频模块设计提供了参考价值。

       

      Abstract: To achieve the miniaturization design of the W-band frequency conversion module, the paper presents a dual-channel up-conversion module with an output frequency ranging from 92 GHz to 96 GHz. The module takes two independent intermediate frequency (IF) signals ranging from 8 GHz to 12 GHz as inputs for each channel and uses a common 14 GHz local oscillator (LO) signal. The 14 GHz LO signal is divided into two parts and then enters a sextupler to mix with the IF signals, generating radio frequency (RF) signals between 92 GHz and 96 GHz. The functionality of the up-conversion module is ultimately achieved through the selection of critical components and the design of passive devices, including W-band finlines, an 84 GHz high-suppression LO filter, and a 92 GHz~96 GHz high-suppression RF filter. The layout of the entire module positions both the input and output ports along its length, with an integrated module size of 121 mm×38.2 mm×19.1 mm (excluding SMA connectors). Test results reveal that a linear output within the 92 GHz~96 GHz frequency band is achieved within a high dynamic input range of -100 dBm to 0 dBm for the IF signals, with a small-signal gain of approximately 5 dB and an 84 GHz LO signal leakage of less than -110 dBm. The up-conversion module designed in this paper possesses practical application value and provides a reference for the design of miniaturized and integrated up-conversion modules with high dynamic range and high suppression.