The power-handling capability of InGaAs pin diodes is reported and compared to that of GaAs pin diodes. The trade-off between power handling, high frequency performance, and bias conditions is considered. W-band InGaAs pin diode monolithic switches were fabricated using coplanar-waveguide technology, and their large-signal characteristics measured using a W-band load-pull characterization system are reported for the first time.
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