
CHAPTER 14
Hybrid and Monolithic Microwave
Integrated Circuit Amplifiers
OBJECTIVES
1. Learn the identifying properties of microwave integrated circuit (MIC) de-
vices.
2. Learn the key design parameters of MIC devices.
3. Understand the design procedure for MIC amplifier circuits.
4. Learn the strengths and limitations of MIC amplifiers.
14-1 PREQUIZ
These questions test your prior knowledge of the material in this chapter. Try an-
swering them before you read the chapter. Look for the answers (especially those
you answered incorrectly) as you read the text. After you have finished studying
the chapter, try answering these ...