LTCC Transmit/Receive X-Band Module with a Phased Array Antenna
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Step 7: Importing the LNA for the Receiver
As with the MMIC PA, the LNA model was imported from another project and bondwires and bias lines are added. In Figure 17
the schematic, layout, and 3D layout have been combined into the model.
Figure 17: The schematic, layout, and 3D layout have been combined into the model
Importing Parts for the Receiver
Next, the parts for the receiver were imported, including an attenuator and a phase shifter (Figure 18).
Figure 18: An attenuator and phase shifter were imported into the model
Integrating the RX Chain
Integration of the RX chain was carried out in the circuit schematic (Figure 19).
Figure 19: Integration of the RX chain