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Microwave Semiconductors

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Electronic Component Testing

Part of the book series: Macmillan Engineering Evaluations

Abstract

The frequency range 1 GHz to 40 GHz is commonly referred to as the microwave band. It is the purpose of this chapter to describe briefly three major groups of microwave semiconductors used in radar and communications and to indicate their important parameters together with some of the measurement techniques used for assessment.

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  1. Mullard Limited, UK

    A. Hale BSc

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W. F. Waller

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Hale, A. (1972). Microwave Semiconductors. In: Waller, W.F. (eds) Electronic Component Testing. Macmillan Engineering Evaluations. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01586-3_6

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  • Publisher Name: Palgrave, London

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