A fully-monolithic 3-element array of coupled voltage-controlled-oscillator (VCO) network was fabricated in a 0.18μm SiGe bicmos process for potential use in a Rx/Tx modules. A digitally controlled on-chip passive ne...
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A fully-monolithic 3-element array of coupled voltage-controlled-oscillator (VCO) network was fabricated in a 0.18μm SiGe bicmos process for potential use in a Rx/Tx modules. A digitally controlled on-chip passive network was designed and used for controlling the coupling strength across the array VCO units. The operational bandwidth of this core network resides in the S-Band from 1.2GHz to 1.7GHz. The integrated VCO network can be injection-locked via an external RF source to achieve excellent phase noise performance. These characteristics make this coupled-VCO network a very attractive choice for possible use in phased-array radar applications. The chip's total power consumption is 30mW (12mA at 2.5V).
We report design optimization of new low-triggering dual-directional SCR (LTdSCR) ESD protection structures in bicmos. Design optimization techniques to adjust ESD triggering voltage (V t1 ), as well as its impacts on...
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We report design optimization of new low-triggering dual-directional SCR (LTdSCR) ESD protection structures in bicmos. Design optimization techniques to adjust ESD triggering voltage (V t1 ), as well as its impacts on ESD holding voltage (V h ) and ESD protection capability, are discussed. Measurements show very low and adjustable V t1 , low leakage (I leak ), low noise figure (NF), low ESD-induced parasitic capacitance (C ESD ) and fast ESD triggering time (t 1 ). High ESD protection to Si ratio of ESDV~7.49V/μm 2 is achieved.
A millimeter-wave hyperabrupt-junction varactor (HAVAR) enabling 77 GHz VCO/TX with 13-15 GHz tuning range and better than -70 dBc/Hz phase noise at 100 kHz offset has been integrated in SiGe:C bicmos for automotive r...
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A millimeter-wave hyperabrupt-junction varactor (HAVAR) enabling 77 GHz VCO/TX with 13-15 GHz tuning range and better than -70 dBc/Hz phase noise at 100 kHz offset has been integrated in SiGe:C bicmos for automotive radar products. The HAVAR predominantly uses existing processes for low-cost integration and minimal process complexity. Optimization of TR-Q thru HAVAR width allows TR up to 2.7 and Q min up to 10.
24-GHz band amplifiers with a high image-rejection function have been designed and characterized using a 0.18-¿m SiGe bicmostechnology. To achieve a higher image-rejection ratio (IRR) in the quasi-millimeter-wav...
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(纸本)9781424454563;9781424454587
24-GHz band amplifiers with a high image-rejection function have been designed and characterized using a 0.18-¿m SiGe bicmostechnology. To achieve a higher image-rejection ratio (IRR) in the quasi-millimeter-wave frequency region, an amplifier configuration with a notch-filter type feedback circuit has been proposed. A low noise amplifier (LNA) and a driver amplifier (DA) were developed to eliminate the image-frequency signal for super-heterodyne transceivers. The LNA obtained a 16.5-dB gain, 5.9-dB NF at 24 GHz and a more than 40-dB IRR at a frequency of 18.5 GHz. The power consumption was 8.4 mW with a 1.4-V power supply. The DA also achieved a 6.5-dB gain at 24 GHz and a 40-dB IRR at 16 GHz. Moreover, large-signal characteristics such as an OP1dB of +1.4 dBm and an OIP3 of +15 dBm were obtained for a power consumption of 15 mW with a 1.5-V power supply. The large-signal capability of the IRR was also experimentally confirmed.
Dr. Tak H. Ning to Deliver Keynote Address BCTM 2007 will feature keynote speaker Tak H. Ning on the "Historical Development of Devices Based on bipolar Phenomena." The conference will offer two full days of...
Dr. Tak H. Ning to Deliver Keynote Address BCTM 2007 will feature keynote speaker Tak H. Ning on the "Historical Development of Devices Based on bipolar Phenomena." The conference will offer two full days of technical papers, including a session on emerging technologies, and a short course on bipolar IC design.
This paper presents a complete 0.13 mu m SiGe bicmostechnology fully dedicated to millimeter-wave applications, including a high-speed (230/280 GHz f(T)/f(MAX)) and medium voltage SiGe HBT, thick-copper back-end desi...
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This paper presents a complete 0.13 mu m SiGe bicmostechnology fully dedicated to millimeter-wave applications, including a high-speed (230/280 GHz f(T)/f(MAX)) and medium voltage SiGe HBT, thick-copper back-end designed for high performance transmission lines and inductors, 2 fF/mu m(2) high-linearity MIM capacitor and complementary double gate oxide MOS transistors. Details are given on HBT integration, reliability and models as well as on back-end devices models.
Progress with silicon and silicon germanium (SiGe) based bicmos technologies over the past few years has been very impressive. This enables the implementation of traditional microwave and emerging mm-wave applications...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781424448951
Progress with silicon and silicon germanium (SiGe) based bicmos technologies over the past few years has been very impressive. This enables the implementation of traditional microwave and emerging mm-wave applications in silicon. The paper gives an overview of several high-performance ICs that have been implemented in a state-of-the-art bicmostechnology (QUBiC4). Examples of high-performance ICs are described ranging from basic building blocks for mobile applications to highly integrated receiver and transmitter ICs for applications up to the mm-wave range.
We present an ultra-low-power SiGe bicmos receiver front-end for X-band phased-array radar systems. The receiver, which consists of two LNAs and a 3-bit phase shifter, consumes only 4 mW of de power while achieving ov...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781424448951
We present an ultra-low-power SiGe bicmos receiver front-end for X-band phased-array radar systems. The receiver, which consists of two LNAs and a 3-bit phase shifter, consumes only 4 mW of de power while achieving over 10 dB of gain, less than 5 dB noise figure, and an OTOI of over 10 dBm. In addition, the RMS gain and phase errors were less than 0.5 dB and 2 degrees, respectively. This design demonstrates possible applications of SiGe ROT technology for use in ultra-low-power radar systems.
The European project DOTFIVE Ill addresses evolutionary scaling of self-aligned selective epitaxial base SiGe:C HBTs, investigates novel SiGe:C HBT architectures, and develops novel process modules to push SiGe bicmos...
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(纸本)9781424448951
The European project DOTFIVE Ill addresses evolutionary scaling of self-aligned selective epitaxial base SiGe:C HBTs, investigates novel SiGe:C HBT architectures, and develops novel process modules to push SiGe bicmos towards 500 GHz F-max and 2.5 ps gate delay. In this paper, scaling issues of SiGe:C HBT technology will be addressed. The limitations of the different commonly used architectures will be described, and measures taken in the project to overcome these limitations will be summarized. Initial results indicate that the objectives of the project can be reached.
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