The author conducts a brief survey of TRW very-high-speed integrated circuits (VHSIC) Phase 2 technology and then explores its potential benefits along with its limitations to an EHF modem/controller. The impact of TRW VHSIC Phase 2 SuperChips is analyzed for the overall command-post and manpack modem/controller requirements, hardware architecture, data/control flow and mechanical design. It is found that the use of TRW VHSIC Phase 2 chips results in an order-of-magnitude improvement of size, weight, power, and reliability over conventional technology. Design areas which potentially limit the impact of high levels of integration are also discussed, along with their solutions.


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    Title :

    VHSIC phase 2 technology and the EHF modem/controller


    Additional title:

    Die Technologie der VHSIC Phase 2 und der Modem/Controller fuer Millimeterwellen


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1988


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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