公开(公告)号：US09143084B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US13595964

申请日：2012-08-27

Applicant: Jose Vicente Siles Perez ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Choonsup Lee ,  Erich T. Schlecht ,  Cecile D. Jung-Kubiak ,  Imran Mehdi

Inventor： Jose Vicente Siles Perez ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Choonsup Lee ,  Erich T. Schlecht ,  Cecile D. Jung-Kubiak ,  Imran Mehdi

IPC: H03B19/16 ,  H01L27/08 ,  H01L21/77 ,  H03B19/18 ,  H01L23/66

CPC classification number: H03B19/16 ,  H01L21/77 ,  H01L23/66 ,  H01L27/0814 ,  H01L2223/6627 ,  H01L2223/6677 ,  H01L2223/6683 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2924/12032 ,  H03B19/18 ,  H03B2200/0032 ,  H03B2200/0076 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A novel MMIC on-chip power-combined frequency multiplier device and a method of fabricating the same, comprising two or more multiplying structures integrated on a single chip, wherein each of the integrated multiplying structures are electrically identical and each of the multiplying structures include one input antenna (E-probe) for receiving an input signal in the millimeter-wave, submillimeter-wave or terahertz frequency range inputted on the chip, a stripline based input matching network electrically connecting the input antennas to two or more Schottky diodes in a balanced configuration, two or more Schottky diodes that are used as nonlinear semiconductor devices to generate harmonics out of the input signal and produce the multiplied output signal, stripline based output matching networks for transmitting the output signal from the Schottky diodes to an output antenna, and an output antenna (E-probe) for transmitting the output signal off the chip into the output waveguide transmission line.

Abstract translation: 一种新颖的MMIC片上功率组合倍频器及其制造方法，包括集成在单个芯片上的两个或更多个乘法结构，其中每个集成乘法结构是电气相同的，并且每个乘法结构包括一个 用于接收在芯片上输入的毫米波，亚毫米波或太赫兹频率范围内的输入信号的输入天线（E-probe），将输入天线与平衡的两个或更多个肖特基二极管电连接的带状线输入匹配网络 配置，用作非线性半导体器件的两个或更多个肖特基二极管，以从输入信号中产生谐波并产生相乘的输出信号，基于带状线的输出匹配网络，用于将输出信号从肖特基二极管传输到输出天线，以及 输出天线（E-probe），用于将输出信号从芯片传输到输出波导反相中 任务线。

公开(公告)号：US20120013517A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US13160092

申请日：2011-06-14

Applicant: Choonsup Lee ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Nuria Llombart

Inventor： Choonsup Lee ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Nuria Llombart

IPC: H01Q15/08 ,  H01P11/00

CPC classification number: H01Q13/22 ,  H01Q15/08 ,  Y10T29/49016

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for integrating lens antennas for receivers are disclosed. A method of fabricating a lens in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention comprises integrating lens material with a dielectric material and flowing the lens material into a desired lens shape. An integrated lens antenna in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention comprises a dielectric material, a waveguide feed, coupled to the dielectric material through a leaky wave cavity, and a lens, coupled to the dielectric material opposite the leaky wave cavity, wherein material is first deposited onto the dielectric material, flowed into a desired lens shape and the desired lens shape is transferred to the dielectric material.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于集成用于接收机的透镜天线的方法和装置。 根据本发明的一个或多个实施例的制造透镜的方法包括将透镜材料与介电材料集成并将透镜材料流动成所需的透镜形状。 根据本发明的一个或多个实施例的集成透镜天线包括电介质材料，通过漏波腔耦合到电介质材料的波导馈送，以及耦合到与泄漏波腔相对的介电材料的透镜， 其中首先将材料沉积到电介质材料上，流入所需的透镜形状，并将期望的透镜形状转移到电介质材料。

公开(公告)号：US07501636B1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-10

申请号：US11858230

申请日：2007-09-20

Applicant: Kyung-ah Son ,  Jeongsun J. Moon ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Anna Liao ,  David Ting

Inventor： Kyung-ah Son ,  Jeongsun J. Moon ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Anna Liao ,  David Ting

IPC: G01T1/24

CPC classification number: H04N5/33 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/023 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0837 ,  G01J5/10

Abstract: A photodetector, detector array, and method of operation thereof in which nanojunctions are formed by crossing layers of nanowires. The crossing nanowires are separated by a few nm thick electrical barrier layer which allows tunneling. Each nanojunction is coupled to a slot antenna for efficient and frequency-selective coupling to photo signals. The nanojunctions formed at the intersection of the crossing wires defines a vertical tunneling diode that rectifies the AC signal from a coupled antenna and generates a DC signal suitable for reforming a video image. The nanojunction sensor allows multi/hyper spectral imaging of radiation within a spectral band ranging from terahertz to visible light, and including infrared (IR) radiation. This new detection approach also offers unprecedented speed, sensitivity and fidelity at room temperature.

Abstract translation: 一种光检测器，检测器阵列及其操作方法，其中通过交叉纳米线层形成纳米结。 交叉纳米线被几纳米厚的电阻挡层隔开，允许隧穿。 每个纳米结耦合到缝隙天线，用于有效和频率选择性耦合到光信号。 形成在交叉线交叉点处的纳米结定义了垂直隧道二极管，其对来自耦合天线的AC信号进行整流，并产生适于重新构成视频图像的DC信号。 纳米结传感器允许在范围从太赫兹到可见光的光谱带内的辐射的多次/超光谱成像，并且包括红外（IR）辐射。 这种新的检测方法在室温下也提供了前所未有的速度，灵敏度和保真度。

公开(公告)号：US20080304044A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US12135040

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Ken B. Cooper ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  Robert J. Dengler ,  Erich T. Schlecht ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Anders J. Skalare

Inventor： Ken B. Cooper ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  Robert J. Dengler ,  Erich T. Schlecht ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Anders J. Skalare

IPC: G01C3/08

CPC classification number: G01S13/89 ,  G01S13/34 ,  G01S13/887

Abstract: A three-dimensional imaging radar operating at high frequency e.g., 670 GHz, is disclosed. The active target illumination inherent in radar solves the problem of low signal power and narrow-band detection by using submillimeter heterodyne mixer receivers. A submillimeter imaging radar may use low phase-noise synthesizers and a fast chirper to generate a frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) waveform. Three-dimensional images are generated through range information derived for each pixel scanned over a target. A peak finding algorithm may be used in processing for each pixel to differentiate material layers of the target. Improved focusing is achieved through a compensation signal sampled from a point source calibration target and applied to received signals from active targets prior to FFT-based range compression to extract and display high-resolution target images. Such an imaging radar has particular application in detecting concealed weapons or contraband.

Abstract translation: 公开了以高频例如670GHz操作的三维成像雷达。 雷达固有的有源目标照明通过使用亚毫米外差式混频器接收机解决了低信号功率和窄带检测问题。 亚毫米成像雷达可以使用低相位噪声合成器和快速啁啾来产生调频连续波（FMCW）波形。 通过针对在目标上扫描的每个像素导出的范围信息生成三维图像。 可以在每个像素的处理中使用峰值发现算法来区分目标的材料层。 通过从点源校准目标采样的补偿信号实现改进的聚焦，并且在基于FFT的范围压缩之前应用于来自活动目标的接收信号以提取和显示高分辨率目标图像。 这种成像雷达在检测隐藏的武器或违禁品方面具有特殊的应用。

公开(公告)号：US08780012B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US12828068

申请日：2010-06-30

Applicant: Nuria Llombart Juan ,  Choonsup Lee ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  John J. Gill ,  Anders J. Skalare ,  Peter H. Siegel

Inventor： Nuria Llombart Juan ,  Choonsup Lee ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  John J. Gill ,  Anders J. Skalare ,  Peter H. Siegel

IPC: H01Q19/06

CPC classification number: H01Q19/09 ,  G01N21/3581 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H01Q21/06

Abstract: An antenna element suitable for integrated arrays at terahertz frequencies is disclosed. The antenna element comprises an extended spherical (e.g. hemispherical) semiconductor lens, e.g. silicon, antenna fed by a leaky wave waveguide feed. The extended spherical lens comprises a substantially spherical lens adjacent a substantially planar lens extension. A couple of TE/TM leaky wave modes are excited in a resonant cavity formed between a ground plane and the substantially planar lens extension by a waveguide block coupled to the ground plane. Due to these modes, the primary feed radiates inside the lens with a directive pattern that illuminates a small sector of the lens. The antenna structure is compatible with known semiconductor fabrication technology and enables production of large format imaging arrays.

Abstract translation: 公开了适用于以太赫兹频率集成的阵列的天线元件。 天线元件包括延伸的球形（例如半球形）半导体透镜。 硅，由漏波波导馈电馈送的天线。 延伸的球面透镜包括与基本上平面的透镜延伸部相邻的基本上球形的透镜。 通过耦合到接地平面的波导块，在接地平面和基本上平面的透镜延伸部之间形成的谐振腔中激发了一对TE / TM泄漏波模式。 由于这些模式，主要的馈送在镜头内辐射出一个照亮镜头小部分的指示图案。 天线结构与已知的半导体制造技术兼容，并且能够生产大幅面成像阵列。

公开(公告)号：US20140144009A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US13869292

申请日：2013-04-24

Applicant: Goutam CHATTOPADHYAY ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Choonsup Lee ,  John J. Gill ,  Cecile Jung-Kubiak ,  Nuria Llombart

Inventor： Goutam CHATTOPADHYAY ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Choonsup Lee ,  John J. Gill ,  Cecile Jung-Kubiak ,  Nuria Llombart

IPC: H01P11/00 ,  C04B41/00

Abstract: A set of antenna geometries for use in integrated arrays at terahertz frequencies are described. Two fabrication techniques to construct such antennas are presented. The first technique uses an advanced laser micro-fabrication, allowing fabricating advanced 3D geometries. The second technique uses photolithographic processes, allowing the fabrication of arrays on a single wafer in parallel.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于在太赫兹频率的集成阵列中的一组天线几何形状。 提出了构建这种天线的两种制造技术。 第一种技术使用先进的激光微加工，可以制造先进的3D几何形状。 第二种技术使用光刻工艺，允许在单个晶片上并行制造阵列。

公开(公告)号：US08144052B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US12580210

申请日：2009-10-15

Applicant: Ken B. Cooper ,  Robert J. Dengler ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  John S. Ward ,  Nuria Llombart Juan ,  Tomas E. Bryllert ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Jan A. Tarsala

Inventor： Ken B. Cooper ,  Robert J. Dengler ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  John S. Ward ,  Nuria Llombart Juan ,  Tomas E. Bryllert ,  Imran Mehdi ,  Jan A. Tarsala

IPC: G01S13/89 ,  G01C3/08

CPC classification number: G01S13/89 ,  G01S7/024 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S7/35 ,  G01S13/34 ,  G01S13/87 ,  H01Q19/191 ,  H01Q19/195

Abstract: A three-dimensional imaging radar operating at high frequency e.g., 670 GHz radar using low phase-noise synthesizers and a fast chirper to generate a frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) waveform, is disclosed that operates with a multiplexed beam to obtain range information simultaneously on multiple pixels of a target. A source transmit beam may be divided by a hybrid coupler into multiple transmit beams multiplexed together and directed to be reflected off a target and return as a single receive beam which is demultiplexed and processed to reveal range information of separate pixels of the target associated with each transmit beam simultaneously. The multiple transmit beams may be developed with appropriate optics to be temporally and spatially differentiated before being directed to the target. Temporal differentiation corresponds to a different intermediate frequencies separating the range information of the multiple pixels. Collinear transmit beams having differentiated polarizations may also be implemented.

Abstract translation: 公开了以高频率操作的三维成像雷达，例如使用低相位噪声合成器的670GHz雷达和用于产生调频连续波（FMCW）波形的快速啁啾声），其以多路波束操作以获得范围 信息同时在目标的多个像素上。 源发射波束可以被混合耦合器划分成多个复用在一起的多个发射波束并被引导为从目标反射并作为单个接收波束返回，该单个接收波束被解复用并被处理以显示与每一个相关联的目标的分离像素的范围信息 同时发射波束。 多个发射光束可以用合适的光学器件显影，以在被引导到目标之前在时间和空间上被区分。 时间微分对应于分离多个像素的范围信息的不同中间频率。 也可以实现具有差分极化的共线发射波束。

公开(公告)号：US08693973B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-08

申请号：US13462679

申请日：2012-05-02

Applicant: Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Erich T. Schlecht ,  Choonsup Lee ,  Robert H. Lin ,  John J. Gill ,  Seth Sin ,  Imran Mehdi

Inventor： Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Erich T. Schlecht ,  Choonsup Lee ,  Robert H. Lin ,  John J. Gill ,  Seth Sin ,  Imran Mehdi

IPC: H04B1/26

CPC classification number: H03D7/02 ,  H01L29/20 ,  H01L29/66212 ,  H01L29/872 ,  H03D9/0633

Abstract: A coplanar waveguide (CPW) based subharmonic mixer working at 670 GHz using GaAs Schottky diodes. One example of the mixer has a LO input, an RF input and an IF output. Another possible mixer has a LO input, and IF input and an RF output. Each input or output is connected to a coplanar waveguide with a matching network. A pair of antiparallel diodes provides a signal at twice the LO frequency, which is then mixed with a second signal to provide signals having sum and difference frequencies. The output signal of interest is received after passing through a bandpass filter tuned to the frequency range of interest.

Abstract translation: 基于共面波导（CPW）的次谐波混频器使用GaAs肖特基二极管在670 GHz工作。 混频器的一个例子有LO输入，RF输入和IF输出。 另一个可能的混频器具有LO输入，IF输入和RF输出。 每个输入或输出连接到具有匹配网络的共面波导。 一对反并联二极管提供两倍于LO频率的信号，然后与第二信号混合以提供具有和和差频率的信号。 感兴趣的输出信号在通过调谐到感兴趣的频率范围的带通滤波器之后被接收。

公开(公告)号：US20080280583A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12070212

申请日：2008-02-15

Applicant: Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Harish Manohara ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  John Ward

Inventor： Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Harish Manohara ,  Peter H. Siegel ,  John Ward

IPC: H04B1/26

CPC classification number: H04B1/18 ,  H01P1/161 ,  H01P3/023 ,  H01P5/182 ,  H01Q13/02 ,  H01Q13/0283

Abstract: In an embodiment, a submillimeter wave heterodyne receiver includes a finline ortho-mode transducer comprising thin tapered metallic fins deposited on a thin dielectric substrate to separate a vertically polarized electromagnetic mode from a horizontally polarized electromagnetic mode. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，亚毫米波外差接收器包括鳍状正交模式换能器，其包括沉积在薄电介质基底上的薄锥形金属翅片以将垂直极化电磁模式与水平极化电磁模式分离。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20140147192A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US13871830

申请日：2013-04-26

Applicant: Cecile Jung-Kubiak ,  Theodore Reck ,  Bertrand Thomas ,  Robert H. Lin ,  Alejandro Peralta ,  John J. Gill ,  Choonsup Lee ,  Jose V. Siles ,  Risaku Toda ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Ken B. Cooper ,  Imran Mehdi

Inventor： Cecile Jung-Kubiak ,  Theodore Reck ,  Bertrand Thomas ,  Robert H. Lin ,  Alejandro Peralta ,  John J. Gill ,  Choonsup Lee ,  Jose V. Siles ,  Risaku Toda ,  Goutam Chattopadhyay ,  Ken B. Cooper ,  Imran Mehdi

IPC: F16B5/00

CPC classification number: F16B5/025 ,  F16B19/004 ,  H05K13/0015 ,  Y10T29/49778 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T403/20

Abstract: A silicon alignment pin is used to align successive layers of components made in semiconductor chips and/or metallic components to make easier the assembly of devices having a layered structure. The pin is made as a compressible structure which can be squeezed to reduce its outer diameter, have one end fit into a corresponding alignment pocket or cavity defined in a layer of material to be assembled into a layered structure, and then allowed to expand to produce an interference fit with the cavity. The other end can then be inserted into a corresponding cavity defined in a surface of a second layer of material that mates with the first layer. The two layers are in registry when the pin is mated to both. Multiple layers can be assembled to create a multilayer structure. Examples of such devices are presented.

Abstract translation: 硅对准销用于对准在半导体芯片和/或金属部件中制造的部件的连续层，以使得具有层状结构的装置的组装更容易。 该销被制成可压缩的结构，其可以被挤压以减小其外径，将一端装配到限定在待组装成层状结构的材料层中的对应的对准袋或空腔中，然后允许膨胀以产生 与空腔的过盈配合。 然后可以将另一端插入限定在与第一层配合的第二材料层的表面中的相应的空腔中。 当引脚与两者配对时，两个层都在注册表中。 可以组装多层以创建多层结构。 呈现这种装置的示例。