From analyzing the difference between MMIC and conventional microwave ciruit
theMMIC precision design method based on using commercial microwave circuit CAD software has been discussed. The emphasis is placed on modeling three kinds of MMIC elements (active devices
passive elements
and unique pattern elements determined by MMIC process) in the software. Relying on thismethod
the design and development of a Ku-band two-stage AlGaAs/InGaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA areperformed by using the conventional microwave circuit design program. The amplifier has the performance:NF of 1.66 ± 0 .04 dB with Ga of 13 .3 ±0 .05 dB at 13 .4 to 14 .0 GHZ
which is in well agreement with the CAD data and is the best result in China so far.