Configurable amplifier array incorporating programmable EHF transmission lines

A circuit array comprising:

• a substrate, said substrate including at least one bonding pad for providing electrical signal coupling to or from the substrate;
• a plurality of circuit element cells fabricated on the substrate as a matrix of cells, each cell including at least one circuit element, said cells being physically separated from each other;
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• a plurality of high frequency coaxial transmission lines for interconnecting circuit elements in separate cells and/or interconnecting circuit elements in the cells to the at least one bonding pad, each transmission line including a center conductor and first and second shield conductors, wherein each transmission line is electrically coupled to the substrate, extends vertically away from the substrate and extends horizontal relative to the substrate, wherein the transmission lines transmit signals having data rates in the range of 2.5 to 80 Gbps.

A circuit array for processing extremely high frequency signals having data rates in the range of 2.5 to 80 Gbps, said array comprising:

• a substrate, said substrate including at least one bonding pad for providing electrical signal coupling to or from the substrate;
• a plurality of circuit element cells fabricated on the substrate as a matrix of cells, each cell including at least one circuit element, said cells being physically separated from each other;
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• a plurality of high frequency coaxial transmission lines for interconnecting circuit elements in separate cells or interconnecting circuit elements in the cells to the at least one bonding pad, each transmission line including a center conductor and first and second shield conductors, said transmission lines extending over the circuit elements in the cells and being spaced from the circuit elements in the cells, wherein the transmission lines transmit signals having data rates in the range of 2.5 to 80 Gbps.