Ultra-compact Sub-mm Heterodyne Focal Plane Array Frontends for Radio Astronomical Observation

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Three significant achievements have been made in the development of MMIC SIS mixers. Firstly, a microfabrication method for on-chip resistors was established, allowing for the successful fabrication of NbTiN thin-film resistors with a wide range of resistivity. The method were published in the international journal "Thin Solid Films" and are crucial for the development of MMIC SIS mixers. Secondly, we conducted an experiment to investigate the performance of silicon membrane waveguide transitions, a key component in MMIC mixers. The results, which agreed well with theoretical predictions, were accepted for publication. Lastly, we identified the primary cause of crosstalk in MMIC mixer chips and developed a fabrication process for through-substrate via-holes in the chips. The results showed that conductive via-holes can be fabricated using a non-Bosch silicon etching process and will be published in IEEE Trans. On Applied Superconductivity. These achievements are significant in advancing the understanding of reactive plasma processes and will allow for the continued development of MMIC SIS mixers.