This document describes research on developing multi-functional and reconfigurable microwave control devices. It discusses a proposed novel broadband tunable rat-race coupler with increased bandwidth and tuning ratio, as well as a compact variable power divider design using integrated transformers for CMOS implementation. It also proposes a varactor-tuned variable attenuator design with wide tuning range and flat insertion loss for applications requiring signal power control. Measurement results demonstrate tuning capabilities and good performance over bandwidth for both designs.
Multiband Transceivers - [Chapter 4] Design Parameters of Wireless RadiosSimen Li
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Design Parameters of Wireless Radios
The document describes a thesis submitted by Hsu Kuan Chun Issac to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology for a Master of Philosophy degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The thesis proposes designing a 70 MHz CMOS band-pass sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter for wireless receivers. It describes implementing a second-order continuous-time band-pass sigma-delta modulator using transconductor-capacitor integrators for the loop filter. The design includes a latched comparator and TSPC D flip-flop as the quantizer. The performance of prototypes fabricated in 0.8um and 0.5um CMOS processes are evaluated.
Concurrent Triple Band Low Noise Amplifier DesignHalil Kayıhan
The document describes the design of a concurrent triple-band low noise amplifier (LNA) that operates at 1.8 GHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5.2 GHz. A cascode structure with a source degeneration inductor is used. The input matching network employs a multi-element LC filter to match the input to 50 ohms across all three bands. Separate output resonance circuits are used for each band. Simulation results show the LNA achieves good input matching and noise figure across bands while providing sufficient gain and linearity.
Multiband Transceivers - [Chapter 6] Multi-mode and Multi-band TransceiversSimen Li
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Multi-mode and Multi-band Transceivers
This document discusses low-noise amplifier (LNA) design. It begins by describing the basic function and placement of an LNA in an RF receiver front end. Key considerations for LNA design include noise performance, power transfer, impedance matching, power consumption, bandwidth, stability, and linearity. Various techniques for impedance matching an LNA are then discussed, including resistive termination, series-shunt feedback, and common-gate configuration. The common-gate structure provides input matching without additional passive components.
RF Module Design - [Chapter 6] Power AmplifierSimen Li
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Power Amplifier
The document discusses the design of a 60 GHz receiver in CMOS. It aims to achieve over 1 Gbps data rate at 10 m distance, cost less than 10 euros, and have a robust receiver. The challenges include using the latest CMOS technology between 65-45nm, selecting channel bandwidth and modulation, and meeting system specifications. The document then evaluates the link budget, calculates bit rate requirements, discusses system specifications and performance, and choices of architecture and technology. It also provides details on the design of the low noise amplifier including specifications, performance analysis, and future improvements.
Multiband Transceivers - [Chapter 4] Design Parameters of Wireless RadiosSimen Li
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Design Parameters of Wireless Radios
The document describes a thesis submitted by Hsu Kuan Chun Issac to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology for a Master of Philosophy degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The thesis proposes designing a 70 MHz CMOS band-pass sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter for wireless receivers. It describes implementing a second-order continuous-time band-pass sigma-delta modulator using transconductor-capacitor integrators for the loop filter. The design includes a latched comparator and TSPC D flip-flop as the quantizer. The performance of prototypes fabricated in 0.8um and 0.5um CMOS processes are evaluated.
Concurrent Triple Band Low Noise Amplifier DesignHalil Kayıhan
The document describes the design of a concurrent triple-band low noise amplifier (LNA) that operates at 1.8 GHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5.2 GHz. A cascode structure with a source degeneration inductor is used. The input matching network employs a multi-element LC filter to match the input to 50 ohms across all three bands. Separate output resonance circuits are used for each band. Simulation results show the LNA achieves good input matching and noise figure across bands while providing sufficient gain and linearity.
Multiband Transceivers - [Chapter 6] Multi-mode and Multi-band TransceiversSimen Li
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Multi-mode and Multi-band Transceivers
This document discusses low-noise amplifier (LNA) design. It begins by describing the basic function and placement of an LNA in an RF receiver front end. Key considerations for LNA design include noise performance, power transfer, impedance matching, power consumption, bandwidth, stability, and linearity. Various techniques for impedance matching an LNA are then discussed, including resistive termination, series-shunt feedback, and common-gate configuration. The common-gate structure provides input matching without additional passive components.
RF Module Design - [Chapter 6] Power AmplifierSimen Li
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Power Amplifier
The document discusses the design of a 60 GHz receiver in CMOS. It aims to achieve over 1 Gbps data rate at 10 m distance, cost less than 10 euros, and have a robust receiver. The challenges include using the latest CMOS technology between 65-45nm, selecting channel bandwidth and modulation, and meeting system specifications. The document then evaluates the link budget, calculates bit rate requirements, discusses system specifications and performance, and choices of architecture and technology. It also provides details on the design of the low noise amplifier including specifications, performance analysis, and future improvements.
Multiband Transceivers - [Chapter 7] Multi-mode/Multi-band GSM/GPRS/TDMA/AMP...Simen Li
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Multi-mode/Multi-band GSM/GPRS/TDMA/AMPS System Analysis
Voltage Controlled Oscillator Design - Short Course at NKFUST, 2013Simen Li
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VCO design.
Short Course at NKFUST, 2013
This document provides an overview of RF transceiver systems and related concepts. It begins with definitions of dB, phasors, and modulation techniques. It then discusses transmitter and receiver architectures, moving from basics to more advanced concepts. Key topics covered include I/Q modulation, linear modulation, transmitter architectures using either I/Q or polar modulation, and the use of phasors in various applications from circuit analysis to communications systems.
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Noises and Linearities
RF Module Design - [Chapter 4] Transceiver ArchitectureSimen Li
This document discusses RF transceiver architectures. It begins by outlining general considerations for transmitters such as adjacent channel leakage and receiver considerations like rejection of interference. It then covers frequency conversion techniques used in receivers like heterodyne receivers and issues they face like images and mixing spurs. Receiver architectures covered include the basic heterodyne, modern approaches like zero-IF, and dual-IF receivers which attempt to balance image rejection and channel selection. Transmitter architectures discussed include direct conversion and heterodyne approaches.
This document summarizes Ankit Master's final presentation on microwave components. It describes several types of couplers - branchline, Wilkinson, modified Wilkinson, and ratrace couplers. It also discusses the design and measurement results of a gain block, low noise amplifier, and oscillator. Measurements of the S-parameters and other specifications are provided to analyze the performance of each circuit.
This document discusses Smith charts and impedance matching. It begins with an introduction to resonators, Q factor, and resonant bandwidth. It then covers basic impedance matching networks including L, T, and π networks. The document explains how to use Smith charts to represent LC circuits and perform impedance matching. It also discusses loaded Q versus unloaded Q and how to match impedances for different cases. Matching bandwidth is defined and conversions between series and parallel circuits are covered. The document provides an overview of important concepts regarding resonators, Q factor, impedance matching, and the use of Smith charts.
RF Circuit Design - [Ch2-1] Resonator and Impedance MatchingSimen Li
1) The document discusses resonators and impedance matching using lumped elements. It describes series and parallel resonant circuits, quality factor, bandwidth, and loaded/unloaded Q.
2) It also covers two-element L-shaped impedance matching networks for matching a load impedance to a source impedance. Methods for determining the reactance and susceptance values are presented for cases where the source impedance is less than or greater than the load impedance.
3) The goal of impedance matching is to maximize power transfer by making the impedances seen looking into the matching network equal to the source or transmission line impedance.
RF Circuit Design - [Ch1-2] Transmission Line TheorySimen Li
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Transmission Line Theory
RF Module Design - [Chapter 5] Low Noise AmplifierSimen Li
This document discusses low noise amplifier design. It begins with an outline and introduction. It then covers basic amplifier configurations like common-emitter, common-base, and common-collector. It discusses the cascode low noise amplifier configuration and how it improves frequency response and isolation. Feedback topologies like series and shunt feedback are also covered. The document provides explanations of noise figure, input matching, and how bias current affects noise. Design techniques like inductive input matching and the effect of Miller capacitance on matching are summarized.
This document discusses testing and programming the ADF4113 frequency synthesizer chip. It shows initialization code, setting the frequency and function registers through API calls, and an example main program that initializes the chip and allows changing the output frequency and function settings through buttons. Initialization sets the frequency to 2476 MHz, and pressing button 2 changes settings like loop bandwidth and current before setting a new frequency of 2423 MHz. The API functions HalSynInit(), HalSynStart(), and halSynSetFunc() are used to control the chip.
RF Module Design - [Chapter 8] Phase-Locked LoopsSimen Li
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Phase-Locked Loops
This document proposes a digitally controlled wideband frequency modulator using an injection-locked oscillator with fine frequency resolution. It achieves wideband FM modulation by controlling the phase between a delayed version of the oscillator output signal and the oscillator itself. The key advantages are scalable linear tuning range and fine frequency resolution without requiring large capacitor arrays. Simulation and measurement results show it can achieve frequency steps of 24.8 kHz and an FM range of over 2 GHz by adjusting the injection current ratio.
The document discusses the design of two single-stage RF amplifiers at a center frequency of 22 GHz with a gain greater than 9 dB and input/output return losses greater than 15 dB. One design uses lumped elements while the other uses distributed transmission lines. The design process involves input and output matching networks to maximize power transfer as well as bias circuits. Both designs are modeled and analyzed using circuit simulation software.
Novel RF Power Amplifier Linearization Proof-Of-Concept Bipolar Ne46134welahdab
The document presents a novel approach for linearizing RF power amplifiers to improve efficiency while maintaining linearity. It describes the nonlinearity of amplifiers and how predistortion is commonly used as a linearization technique. The proposed technique achieves better linearity and efficiency simultaneously with little insertion loss or die area increase. Experimental results on prototype amplifiers show improvements like higher 1dB compression point, 6-10dB lower IM3, and maintained gain and PAE over a wider input power range when the technique is applied.
An Gt123 A Electronic Step Attenuator For Microwave Signal Generatorscf_home
The document describes a new electronic step attenuator for microwave signal generators. It has a frequency range of 10 MHz to 8 GHz and provides attenuation in 10 dB steps up to 110 dB total. The attenuator uses PIN diodes in a novel configuration to achieve fast switching times of under 100 microseconds while maintaining low insertion loss and high return loss across its frequency range. Simulation results confirmed the attenuator meets its key specifications for attenuation accuracy, return loss, and spectral purity.
This document summarizes different types of noise in electronic components, including thermal noise, shot noise, flicker noise, antenna noise, and noise figure. It discusses various noise sources such as Johnson noise, atmospheric noise, solar noise, galactic noise, ground noise, and man-made noise. It also covers concepts like equivalent noise temperature, available noise power, noise power spectrum density, and methods for measuring noise temperature including the gain method and Y-factor method.
This document describes a technique for digitally calibrating the current of a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) to optimize its phase noise performance across process and temperature variations. The phase error (PHE) signal from a digital PLL is digitized and used to estimate the DCO's phase noise. By adjusting the DCO current digitally based on the estimated phase noise, the optimum operating point with minimum phase noise can be identified. Measurement results on a 90nm CMOS chip demonstrate good correlation between the estimated and measured DCO phase noise, validating the digital calibration approach.
Design of Energy- and Area-Efficient Sensor Readout Circuits (Chih-Chan Tu)Chih-Chan Tu
This document describes a sensor interface circuit design project. It presents the architecture of a capacitively-coupled continuous-time delta-sigma modulator (CC-CTDSM) sensor interface that uses a current-splitting OTA and FIR digital-to-analog converter. Measurement results show the design achieves 75.1dB SNDR over a 2kHz bandwidth while consuming 130uW from a 1.8V supply. The document also discusses using a voltage-controlled oscillator based approach for sensor interfaces and proposes a chopped Gm-CCO architecture to reduce 1/f noise.
RF Circuit Design - [Ch4-2] LNA, PA, and Broadband AmplifierSimen Li
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LNA, PA, and Broadband Amplifier
A Low Phase Noise CMOS Quadrature Voltage Control Oscillator Using Clock Gate...IJERA Editor
This project presents the low phase noise cmos quadrature voltage control oscillator using clock gating technique. Here the colpitts vco is used to split the capacitance in the Qvco circuit producing quadrature output. The startup condition in the oscillator is improved by using 퐺푚enhancement [12].This QVCO performs the operation anti phase injection locking fordevice reuse [8]. The new clock gating technique is used to reduce the power with thepower supply 1.5v. The QVCO uses a 0.5m퐴with phase error of 0.4표and exhibits a phase noise of -118dBc/HZ at 1MHZ offset at the centre frequency of 500MHZ.
Index terms: current switching, clock gating, phase noise, Qvco
A Low Phase Noise CMOS Quadrature Voltage Control Oscillator Using Clock Gate...IJERA Editor
This project presents the low phase noise cmos quadrature voltage control oscillator using clock gating technique. Here the colpitts vco is used to split the capacitance in the Qvco circuit producing quadrature output. The startup condition in the oscillator is improved by using 𝐺𝑚enhancement [12].This QVCO performs the operation anti phase injection locking fordevice reuse [8]. The new clock gating technique is used to reduce the power with thepower supply 1.5v. The QVCO uses a 0.5m𝐴with phase error of 0.4𝑜and exhibits a phase noise of -118dBc/HZ at 1MHZ offset at the centre frequency of 500MHZ.
Multiband Transceivers - [Chapter 7] Multi-mode/Multi-band GSM/GPRS/TDMA/AMP...Simen Li
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Multi-mode/Multi-band GSM/GPRS/TDMA/AMPS System Analysis
Voltage Controlled Oscillator Design - Short Course at NKFUST, 2013Simen Li
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VCO design.
Short Course at NKFUST, 2013
This document provides an overview of RF transceiver systems and related concepts. It begins with definitions of dB, phasors, and modulation techniques. It then discusses transmitter and receiver architectures, moving from basics to more advanced concepts. Key topics covered include I/Q modulation, linear modulation, transmitter architectures using either I/Q or polar modulation, and the use of phasors in various applications from circuit analysis to communications systems.
Multiband Transceivers - [Chapter 2] Noises and LinearitiesSimen Li
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Noises and Linearities
RF Module Design - [Chapter 4] Transceiver ArchitectureSimen Li
This document discusses RF transceiver architectures. It begins by outlining general considerations for transmitters such as adjacent channel leakage and receiver considerations like rejection of interference. It then covers frequency conversion techniques used in receivers like heterodyne receivers and issues they face like images and mixing spurs. Receiver architectures covered include the basic heterodyne, modern approaches like zero-IF, and dual-IF receivers which attempt to balance image rejection and channel selection. Transmitter architectures discussed include direct conversion and heterodyne approaches.
This document summarizes Ankit Master's final presentation on microwave components. It describes several types of couplers - branchline, Wilkinson, modified Wilkinson, and ratrace couplers. It also discusses the design and measurement results of a gain block, low noise amplifier, and oscillator. Measurements of the S-parameters and other specifications are provided to analyze the performance of each circuit.
This document discusses Smith charts and impedance matching. It begins with an introduction to resonators, Q factor, and resonant bandwidth. It then covers basic impedance matching networks including L, T, and π networks. The document explains how to use Smith charts to represent LC circuits and perform impedance matching. It also discusses loaded Q versus unloaded Q and how to match impedances for different cases. Matching bandwidth is defined and conversions between series and parallel circuits are covered. The document provides an overview of important concepts regarding resonators, Q factor, impedance matching, and the use of Smith charts.
RF Circuit Design - [Ch2-1] Resonator and Impedance MatchingSimen Li
1) The document discusses resonators and impedance matching using lumped elements. It describes series and parallel resonant circuits, quality factor, bandwidth, and loaded/unloaded Q.
2) It also covers two-element L-shaped impedance matching networks for matching a load impedance to a source impedance. Methods for determining the reactance and susceptance values are presented for cases where the source impedance is less than or greater than the load impedance.
3) The goal of impedance matching is to maximize power transfer by making the impedances seen looking into the matching network equal to the source or transmission line impedance.
RF Circuit Design - [Ch1-2] Transmission Line TheorySimen Li
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Transmission Line Theory
RF Module Design - [Chapter 5] Low Noise AmplifierSimen Li
This document discusses low noise amplifier design. It begins with an outline and introduction. It then covers basic amplifier configurations like common-emitter, common-base, and common-collector. It discusses the cascode low noise amplifier configuration and how it improves frequency response and isolation. Feedback topologies like series and shunt feedback are also covered. The document provides explanations of noise figure, input matching, and how bias current affects noise. Design techniques like inductive input matching and the effect of Miller capacitance on matching are summarized.
This document discusses testing and programming the ADF4113 frequency synthesizer chip. It shows initialization code, setting the frequency and function registers through API calls, and an example main program that initializes the chip and allows changing the output frequency and function settings through buttons. Initialization sets the frequency to 2476 MHz, and pressing button 2 changes settings like loop bandwidth and current before setting a new frequency of 2423 MHz. The API functions HalSynInit(), HalSynStart(), and halSynSetFunc() are used to control the chip.
RF Module Design - [Chapter 8] Phase-Locked LoopsSimen Li
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Phase-Locked Loops
This document proposes a digitally controlled wideband frequency modulator using an injection-locked oscillator with fine frequency resolution. It achieves wideband FM modulation by controlling the phase between a delayed version of the oscillator output signal and the oscillator itself. The key advantages are scalable linear tuning range and fine frequency resolution without requiring large capacitor arrays. Simulation and measurement results show it can achieve frequency steps of 24.8 kHz and an FM range of over 2 GHz by adjusting the injection current ratio.
The document discusses the design of two single-stage RF amplifiers at a center frequency of 22 GHz with a gain greater than 9 dB and input/output return losses greater than 15 dB. One design uses lumped elements while the other uses distributed transmission lines. The design process involves input and output matching networks to maximize power transfer as well as bias circuits. Both designs are modeled and analyzed using circuit simulation software.
Novel RF Power Amplifier Linearization Proof-Of-Concept Bipolar Ne46134welahdab
The document presents a novel approach for linearizing RF power amplifiers to improve efficiency while maintaining linearity. It describes the nonlinearity of amplifiers and how predistortion is commonly used as a linearization technique. The proposed technique achieves better linearity and efficiency simultaneously with little insertion loss or die area increase. Experimental results on prototype amplifiers show improvements like higher 1dB compression point, 6-10dB lower IM3, and maintained gain and PAE over a wider input power range when the technique is applied.
An Gt123 A Electronic Step Attenuator For Microwave Signal Generatorscf_home
The document describes a new electronic step attenuator for microwave signal generators. It has a frequency range of 10 MHz to 8 GHz and provides attenuation in 10 dB steps up to 110 dB total. The attenuator uses PIN diodes in a novel configuration to achieve fast switching times of under 100 microseconds while maintaining low insertion loss and high return loss across its frequency range. Simulation results confirmed the attenuator meets its key specifications for attenuation accuracy, return loss, and spectral purity.
This document summarizes different types of noise in electronic components, including thermal noise, shot noise, flicker noise, antenna noise, and noise figure. It discusses various noise sources such as Johnson noise, atmospheric noise, solar noise, galactic noise, ground noise, and man-made noise. It also covers concepts like equivalent noise temperature, available noise power, noise power spectrum density, and methods for measuring noise temperature including the gain method and Y-factor method.
This document describes a technique for digitally calibrating the current of a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) to optimize its phase noise performance across process and temperature variations. The phase error (PHE) signal from a digital PLL is digitized and used to estimate the DCO's phase noise. By adjusting the DCO current digitally based on the estimated phase noise, the optimum operating point with minimum phase noise can be identified. Measurement results on a 90nm CMOS chip demonstrate good correlation between the estimated and measured DCO phase noise, validating the digital calibration approach.
Design of Energy- and Area-Efficient Sensor Readout Circuits (Chih-Chan Tu)Chih-Chan Tu
This document describes a sensor interface circuit design project. It presents the architecture of a capacitively-coupled continuous-time delta-sigma modulator (CC-CTDSM) sensor interface that uses a current-splitting OTA and FIR digital-to-analog converter. Measurement results show the design achieves 75.1dB SNDR over a 2kHz bandwidth while consuming 130uW from a 1.8V supply. The document also discusses using a voltage-controlled oscillator based approach for sensor interfaces and proposes a chopped Gm-CCO architecture to reduce 1/f noise.
RF Circuit Design - [Ch4-2] LNA, PA, and Broadband AmplifierSimen Li
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LNA, PA, and Broadband Amplifier
A Low Phase Noise CMOS Quadrature Voltage Control Oscillator Using Clock Gate...IJERA Editor
This project presents the low phase noise cmos quadrature voltage control oscillator using clock gating technique. Here the colpitts vco is used to split the capacitance in the Qvco circuit producing quadrature output. The startup condition in the oscillator is improved by using 퐺푚enhancement [12].This QVCO performs the operation anti phase injection locking fordevice reuse [8]. The new clock gating technique is used to reduce the power with thepower supply 1.5v. The QVCO uses a 0.5m퐴with phase error of 0.4표and exhibits a phase noise of -118dBc/HZ at 1MHZ offset at the centre frequency of 500MHZ.
Index terms: current switching, clock gating, phase noise, Qvco
A Low Phase Noise CMOS Quadrature Voltage Control Oscillator Using Clock Gate...IJERA Editor
This project presents the low phase noise cmos quadrature voltage control oscillator using clock gating technique. Here the colpitts vco is used to split the capacitance in the Qvco circuit producing quadrature output. The startup condition in the oscillator is improved by using 𝐺𝑚enhancement [12].This QVCO performs the operation anti phase injection locking fordevice reuse [8]. The new clock gating technique is used to reduce the power with thepower supply 1.5v. The QVCO uses a 0.5m𝐴with phase error of 0.4𝑜and exhibits a phase noise of -118dBc/HZ at 1MHZ offset at the centre frequency of 500MHZ.
A LOW POWER, LOW PHASE NOISE CMOS LC OSCILLATORIJEEE
The document describes a low power, low phase noise CMOS LC oscillator designed and simulated using a 180nm CMOS technology. Key results include:
1) The oscillator achieves a phase noise of -96 dBc/Hz at 1MHz with a tuning range of 4.8-8.3 GHz by varying the control voltage from 0-2V.
2) It consumes 3.8mW of power at an output power of -8.92dBm.
3) Simulation results show the tuning range, output waveform, and phase noise performance meet design goals for a low power VCO for wireless applications like 5G.
A LOW POWER, LOW PHASE NOISE CMOS LC OSCILLATORIJEEE
In this paper a Double Cross Coupled Inductor capacitor based Voltage Control Oscillator (LC-VCO) is designed. In the proposed circuit the phase noise, tuning range with respect to control voltage, output power and the power dissipation of the circuit is analysed. Phase noise of approximate -96 dBc/Hz at frequency of 1MHz, frequency tuning range of 4.8 to 8.3 GHz (corresponding to 53.0% tuning range) obtained by varying the control voltage from 0 to 2.0 V, Output power of circuit -8.92 dBm at 50 Ohm resistance terminal and the power consumption of Circuit is 3.8 mW. This VCO are designed for 5.5 GHz. The circuit is designed on the UMC 180nm CMOS technology and all the simulation results are obtained using cadence SPECTRE Simulator.
The document provides an overview of power amplifier design basics. It discusses key concepts such as linearity, efficiency and amplifier classes. The outline covers design, manufacturing, results and conclusions. The design section specifies using a GaN HEMT transistor and establishes its IV characteristics and operating point. It also covers dynamic load-line, gain, output power, efficiency and stability considerations. Load-pull analysis is discussed for output matching network optimization.
Comparison of time-domain S-parameters of RG58 cable computed by Theory, CST,...Piero Belforte
A comparison of time-domain S-parameters of a RG58 cable computed by different methods including Theory, CST simulator , SPICE (MC10) and DWS simulators. The good agreement among methods is shown as well as DWS advantages for fast modeling and simualtions of lossy lines using both circuital, BTM and hybrid methods.
The document compares time-domain S-parameters of an RG58 cable computed using different simulation methods: theory, CST Microwave Studio (MWS), SPICE, and Digital Wave Simulator (DWS). It simulates an 18.3 cm RG58 coaxial cable and calculates its S11 and S21 parameters using each method. The results are then compared between methods. MWS and Cable Studio provide similar results with slightly lower losses than DWS and SPICE with an RL-TL model. The document also analyzes adding dielectric losses and discusses the advantages and drawbacks of each simulation approach.
This document summarizes Ashok Prabhu Masilamani's Ph.D. presentation on advanced silicon microring resonator devices for optical signal processing. It introduces microring resonators and their use in optical filters. It outlines Masilamani's research goals to explore new coupled microring topologies that can realize complex transfer functions. The document demonstrates experimental fabrication and testing of microring filters in silicon-on-insulator material. It also shows thermal tuning of microring resonances using integrated microheaters. The research contributes new coupled microring architectures and synthesis techniques for advanced optical signal processing.
Design of Ota-C Filter for Biomedical ApplicationsIOSR Journals
This document describes the design of an OTA-C filter for biomedical applications such as ECG signals. A fifth-order low pass Chebyshev filter with a cutoff frequency of 300Hz and power dissipation of 779nW was designed using a 0.18um CMOS process. Simulation results showed a gain of 22.5dB and CMRR of 93dB. The fully differential OTA-C filter provides higher common mode rejection and dynamic range compared to single-ended designs, while operating transistors in the sub-threshold region reduces power consumption. The proposed filter is suitable for low power portable biomedical applications.
1. Delta-sigma ADCs use fully differential switched capacitor circuits for their analog parts. This improves dynamic range and cancels common mode signals and charge injection errors.
2. A 1.5V, 1mW, 98dB fourth-order delta-sigma modulator is discussed as an example. It uses a multi-stage pipelined architecture with four integrators.
3. Decimation and digital filtering are required after the analog delta-sigma modulation. Comb filters and FIR filters are commonly used to attenuate noise, bandlimit signals, and suppress out-of-band components during decimation and filtering.
This document discusses the design and operation of an all-digital phase locked loop (ADPLL). It covers topics such as the digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) core design, noise modeling in the ADPLL, tuning the ADPLL for GSM, impairments like capacitor mismatch and compensation techniques.
Optimization of Digitally Controlled Oscillator with Low Poweriosrjce
IOSR journal of VLSI and Signal Processing (IOSRJVSP) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of VLSI Design & Signal Processing. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on advanced VLSI Design & Signal Processing concepts and establishing new collaborations in these areas.
Design and realization of microelectronic systems using VLSI/ULSI technologies require close collaboration among scientists and engineers in the fields of systems architecture, logic and circuit design, chips and wafer fabrication, packaging, testing and systems applications. Generation of specifications, design and verification must be performed at all abstraction levels, including the system, register-transfer, logic, circuit, transistor and process levels
PARASITIC-AWARE FULL PHYSICAL CHIP DESIGN OF LNA RFIC AT 2.45GHZ USING IBM 13...Ilango Jeyasubramanian
This document summarizes the design of a low noise amplifier (LNA) operating at 2.45GHz. The LNA uses a cascode topology with inductive source degeneration implemented in a 120nm CMOS process. Simulation results show the LNA meets specifications for gain, return loss, output match, noise figure, and linearity over 2.4-2.5GHz. Variability analysis demonstrates performance remains within specifications with +/-10% parameter variations. The compact layout achieves good matching through careful device placement and use of appropriate passive components to minimize parasitics.
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2. Content
Motivation
Part 1 – Tunable hybrids and couplers
Literature review
Proposed Rat-race Coupler with Wide bandwidth
and Tunable Power Dividing Ratio
Proposed CMOS Variable Power Divider Design
Using Integrated Transformer
3. Content (con’t)
Part 2 – Tunable attenuator
Literature review
Varactor-based Microwave Attenuator with Wide
Tuning Ratio and Flat Insertion Loss
High Linearity Varactor-Based Variable Attenuator
Conclusion
4. Motivation
To improve channel capacity and transmission
quality of future communication systems, re-configurability
is an essential feature for
enhanced performance, size and cost reduction.
For example,
Beam steering
Polarization diversity
MIMO
Signal control devices (magnitude and phase)
with compact size and low cost are of prime
interest.
5. Part 1 – Tunable hybrid and
couplers
Basic requirements of tunable couplers:
Continuous tuning
Large tuning range (coupling coefficient)
Minimal control complexity (voltages and
components)
Compact size
Available bandwidth
Insertion loss
6. Literature review: tunable
devices
Based on directional couplers with variable
coupling
Modifying the characteristic impedance of
microstrip branches
7. Literature review (tunable
devices)
Based on Wilkinson Power Divider with
variable dividing ratio
DGS + tuning diodes: to realize transmission line
of variable characteristic impedance
Island Microstrip
Unequal Dividing Ratio [1 : N]
Bias Voltage (V)
8. Conventional Methods: Major
Drawbacks
Variation of insertion loss with frequency
Small tuning range
Poor return loss performance
Limited bandwidth
Complex fabrication (multi-layer, backside
etching)
9. Tunable Rat-race Coupler
(TRRC)
1 Port 2 Port
0 0 Z , 270 @ f
9
At center frequency:
Tunable power dividing ratio 퐾 =
푆43
푆23
= −
푆21
푆41
=
휔0퐶퐷푍0
Ideal port isolation and return loss performance
Single control voltage
CD
VC
Z0 , 90 @ f0
Biasing circuitry
CD
Port 4 Port 3
Cheng, K.M.; and Sung Yeung, "A Novel Rat-Race Coupler With Tunable Power Dividing Ratio, Ideal Port Isolation, and Return Loss Performance,"
IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol.61, no.1, pp.55-60, Jan. 2013
10. K = 0.5
K = 1
K = 2
Simulated Performance (ideal)
10
S11
S22
S31
S21
S41
S23 Port 1
Port 3
Port 1
Port 3
Phase Difference (°)
11. Application Examples
11
Variable Power Divider
(anti-phase output)
Variable Power Divider
(in-phase output)
Variable attenuator
12. Proposed Tunable Rat-race Coupler (New)
Broadband operation (~40%)
Wide tuning ratio
Compact size
Simple control (Single voltage, only two tuning
diodes)
Simple fabrication (single layer)
N1 N2
Port 1
Port 4
Port 2
Port 3
CD
CD
13. Proposed Tunable Rat-race Coupler (New)
N1 and N2 are passive networks with specific
frequency characteristics (Frequency compensation)
dY dY K d bY
d d d Z
2 2
Z
e,1 o,1 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
dY dY
e,2
o,1
d d
0 0
dY dY
o,2
e,1
d d
0 0
N1 N2
Port 1
Port 4
Port 2
Port 3
CD
CD
Cheng, K.M.; and Chik, M.C., "A Novel Frequency Compensated Rat-Race Coupler With Wide Bandwidth and Tunable Power Dividing,"
IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol.62, no.8, pp.55-60, August 2013
14. Circuit diagram and Prototype
Semi-distributed implementation
Avoid lossy lumped inductor
Lower assembly cost
Port1 Port 2
C V bias R
block C
D C
Port 3
D C
Port 4
, B Z
, A Z
, A Z 1 N
, A Z
2 N
Center frequency : 1 GHz
Substrate: Duroid RO4003C
Size: g/5 g/15
Tuning diode: Infineon
BB857
ZA = 86, ZB = 48,
= 30°, = 33°
15. Ideal simulation
Phase Difference (°)
K = 0.5
K = 1
K = 2
S11
S22
S31
S21
S41
S23
Port 1
Port 3
Port 1
Port 3
18. Short Summary
Novel broadband tunable rat-race coupler
Optimal design of N1 and N2 for broadband
operation (analytical formulation)
Increased Bandwidth (from 10% to 40%)
Semi-lumped implementation (internal loss
and size)
19. Proposed CMOS variable power
divider
For CMOS implementation, transmission line is
replaced of LC circuit.
For further size reduction (inductors),
transformer is introduced.
Port 1 Port 2
Port 4
Port 3
C
C
Port 1 Port 2
Port 3
kA
Chik, M.C., Li W.; and Cheng, K.M.; "A compact variable power divider design in CMOS process," Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, November
2013
20. Simulation Results
kA = kB = 0 (inductor) kA = kB = 0.2
(transformer)
4 4.5 5 5.5 6
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
Frequency (GHz)
(dB)
S
ij
S
21
S
41
S
23
K = 0.5
K = 1
K = 2
4 4.5 5 5.5 6
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
Frequency (GHz)
(dB)
S
ij
S
11
S
22
K = 0.5
K = 1
K = 2
4 4.5 5 5.5 6
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
Frequency (GHz)
(dB)
S
ij
S
21
S
41
S
23
K = 0.5
K = 1
K = 2
4 4.5 5 5.5 6
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
Frequency (GHz)
(dB)
S
ij
S
11
S
22
K = 0.5
K = 1
K = 2
21. Circuit layout and Fabricated
chip
Center frequency: 5 GHz
Die size: 1.2mm × 0.8mm
Tuning ratio of varactor diode : 2 - 3
Vbias VCC
23. Measurement results
5
0
-5
-10
-1 -0.5 0 0.5 1
Control Voltage (V)
Power Dividing Ratio (dB)
Simulated
Measured
100
75
50
25
0
-1 -0.5 0 0.5 1
|2 (%)
31
|2 - |S
21
|2 - |S
11
1 - |S
Control Voltage (V)
24. Short Summary
24
Realization of TRRC in CMOS technology
Chip area reduction by using different transformer
Good performance over 10% fractional bandwidth
Tuning range: 9 dB
Port isolation: > 25 dB
Return loss: > 13 dB
Output phase difference deviation: < ± 5º
Tuning capability of power dividing ratio
Limited by small tuning capacitance ratio (< 3 typically)
of standard CMOS diodes
25. Part 2 – Variable Attenuator
Control of output power level (e.g. AGC)
Conventionally, PIN diodes are used as the
tuning elements
Biasing current required (DC power consumption)
Multiple diodes
Multiple control voltages
Limited tuning range (attenuation level)
Limited dynamic range (power-handling capability)
27. Proposed variable attenuator (New)
Variable power divider with 180° outputs
Power combiner
Varactor-tuned
Chik, M.C., and Cheng, K.M.; "A varactor-tuned variable attenuator design with wide tuning range and flat insertion loss response," International
Microwave Symposium, June 2014
28. Comparison
Attenuator with PIN diodes Proposed attenuator
DC Power
consumption
Increases with number of
diodes
Zero
Bandwidth Wide Moderate
Control method Multiple control voltages Single control voltage
Hybrid design with
varactors
Proposed attenuator
Variation with
frequency
Large Small
Tuning range
(Attenuation)
Increases with capacitance
ratio (tuning diode)
Independent of
capacitance ratio (tuning
diode)
29. Theory of operation: proposed
design
1 Port
Wilkinson
power
combiner
Broadband
Tunable
Rat -
race coupler
2 Port
A
B
AB
2
A2 B2 1
1 1 1
2 2 2 (1 )
21 BA CA
2
k
S S S
k
31. Circuit diagram and Prototype
Center frequency: 1 GHz
Substrate: Duroid RO4003C
Tuning diode: Infineon BB857
Port 1
Port 2
0 2Z
C
C V
bias R
block C
D C
, A Z
0 Z
0 2Z
g
4
1 Port
Port 2
block C block C
D C
32. Simulation and Measurement
Results
4 dB to 30 dB with a control voltage (reverse-bias)
ranging from 0 to 8.2V
Limited by non-ideal cancellation of signals
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
40
30
20
10
0
Attenuation Level (dB)
Control Voltage (V)
EM
Measured
34. Short Summary
Novel Varactor-based Variable Attenuator
Wide tuning (attenuation)
Simple structure
Single control voltage
Zero DC power consumption
Issues need to be addressed
Narrow-band (at large attenuation)
Attenuation is very sensitive to bias (control)
voltage
Limited power handling capability
40. Power performance (attenuator)
Attenuation level = 10 dB) Attenuation level = 25 dB)
0 5 10 15 20 25
20
0
-20
-40
-60
-80
-100
Output Power (dB)
Input Power (dB)
Fundamental
IMD
3
0 5 10 15 20 25
20
0
-20
-40
-60
-80
-100
Output Power (dB)
Input Power (dB)
Fundamental
IMD
3
f1 f2
Fundamental
IMD3
Attenuator
41. Nonlinearity Study
Tuning varactor is the major contributor of IMD
C
j
V
( ) 0
n
C V
1
2
0 1 2 C(v) C C v C v ....
C
j
V
n
C
C
1
0
0
n C
0 1
1
1
n
C
j
V
C
0
n n C
2
2 2
1
2 1
n
C
j
V
C
42. Nonlinearity Study
Output power (nonlinear current method)
P
2 2
1 1 1 2 1 in
OUT in
P A α C
C P
3 2 1 2 2 IMD in P C C P
Reduction in C1, C2
2
A
2
2 3
reduction of IMD and power expansion
43. Proposed linearization method
Original Design Proposed linearization
circuit C(VB)
CP
C(VA)
Additional capacitor with fixed value
Requires minimal modification of the original
design including both layout and choice of
components
44. Proposed linearization method
CP = 0 pF
CP = 1 pF
CP = 2 pF
CP = 2.7 pF
CP = 3 pF
CP = 0 pF
CP = 2.5 pF
VA VB
CD
Cheng, K.M.; and Chik, M.C., "A Novel Varactor-tuned Variable Attenuator Design With Enhanced Linearity Performance,"
IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, submitted.
46. Circuit Diagram and Prototype
Center frequency: 1 GHz
Substrate: Duroid
RO4003C
Tuning diode: Infineon
BB857
0 2Z
C
CV
bias R
block C
Cp
DC
, A Z
0 Z
0 2Z
g
4
1 P ort
Port 2
block C block C
D C
Cp
Port 1
Port 2
47. Measured results
CP = 0 and CP = 2.2pF
40
20
Reduce attenuation sensitivity
IMD suppression
0
-20
-40
Power expansion improvement
Significant for large CP
0 5 10 15 20 25
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
(dB)
S
21
Bias Voltage (V)
C
P
= 0 pF
C
P
= 2.2 pF
Funndamental
IMD
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
-60
-80
Output Power (dB)
Input Power (dB)
3
C
P
= 0 pF
C
P
= 2.2 pF
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40
20
0
-20
-40
-60
-80
Output Power (dB)
Input Power (dB)
Funndamental
IMD
3
C
P
= 0 pF
C
P
= 2.2 pF
48. Short Summary
Novel linearization method
Simple to apply
Attenuation level is much less sensitive to control
voltage
Substantial reduction in IMD
49. Conclusion
Several new microwave control devices have
been introduced:
Broadband rat-race with tunable power dividing
ratio
CMOS implementation of variable power divider
Varactor-tuned variable attenuator with high
linearity
They offer enhanced performance:
Wide tuning capability
Wide bandwidth
50. Author’s Publication List
Journal Paper
K. K. M. Cheng, and M. C. J. Chik, “A frequency-compensated rat-race coupler with
wide bandwidth and tunable power dividing ratio,” IEEE Trans. Microw. Theory &
Techn., vol. 61, no. 8, pp. 2841-2847, Aug. 2013.
M. C. J. Chik, and K. K. M. Cheng, “Group delay investigation of rat-race coupler
design with tunable power dividing ratio,” IEEE Microw. Compon. Lett., vol. 24, no. 5,
pp 324-326., May 2014.
K. K. M. Cheng, and M. C. J. Chik, “A varactor-based variable attenuator design with
enhanced linearity performance,” IEEE Trans. Microw. Theory & Techn. (Submitted)
M. C. J. Chik, and K. K. M. Cheng, "A varactor-based variable attenuator with
extended bandwidth by frequency compensation" (In preparation)
Conference Paper
M. C. J. Chik, and K. K. M. Cheng, “A low-profile, compact, mode-decomposition
based antenna array for use in beam-forming application,” 2012 Asia-Pacific Microw.
Conf. Proc., Kaosiung, 2012, pp. 58-60, Dec. 2012.
M. C. J. Chik, W. Li, and K. K. M. Cheng, ‘A 5 GHz, integrated transformer based,
variable power divider design in CMOS process’, in 2013 Asia-Pacific Microw. Conf.
Proc., Seoul, 2013, pp. 366 – 368., Nov. 2013.
M. C. J. Chik, and K. K. M. Cheng, “A novel, varactor-based microwave attenuator with
wide tuning ratio and flat insertion loss response,” presented in Proc. Int. Microw.
Symp. 2014., Tampa Bay, USA., Jun. 2014.
L. P. Cai, M. C. J. Chik, and K. K. M. Cheng, “A compact, linearly-polarized antenna
design with electronically steerable angle of orientation,” 2014 Asia-Pacific Mrcow.
Conf. (Submitted)
Editor's Notes
Good morning. Today, I would talk about my research in multi-functional and re-configurable microwave control devices.
This is the content of today’s presentation. First, I will brief present the motivation in working this topic. My research is split into two parts, both are related to re-configurable devices. The first one is about tunable hybrids and coupler. I will give a literature review on this topic followed by two developed circuits, namely rat-race coupler with wide bandwidth and tunable power dividing ration and a CMOS variable power divider design using integrated transformer.
In Part 2, the focus is on tunable attenuator. Some typical tunable attenuators design will be introduced, mainly to highlight their characteristics. Then a new varactor based attenuator is proposed. For attenuators in power application, the power handling performance remains a concern. Therefore the power performance of the proposed attenuator is investigated and linearization method is proposed accordingly to enhance the power handling capability. Some concluding remarks will be given at last.
Wireless communication becomes more and more important in recent years. Wireless networks act as a supplement or even replacement of wired network. Many new applications employ wireless technology, such as wireless sensing, smart home, and so on. Due to the proliferation of smartphones and tablets, cellular systems have experienced tremendous growth over the last decade. The emerging 4G technology provides high-speed communication which allows users to transmit/receive large volume of data in a short period of time. Services like video on-demand become realizable. [2] However, these terminals cannot operate at optimal speed due to polarization loss, interference from nearby base stations, and multi-path fading effect. The ever-increasing speed and connectivity is accomplished by the development of sophisticated communication systems. In modern communication systems, to acquire enhanced performance, compact size or even cost reduction, most front-ends would provide re-configurability as a important feature. Typical applications which incorporated re-configurability are beam steering which involve tunable power dividing ratio and phase, polarization diversity in antenna which also consider flexible power distribution. Automatic gain control make use of variable attenuation to control the output power.
When we talk about tunable hybrid and couplers, which property is variable? Obviously it is the power dividing ratio or coupling factor for couplers. And tuning can be discrete or continuous. Discrete tuning has limited applications therefore it is not under today’s scope of discussion. Continuous tuning in power dividing ratio or coupling factor are of greater interest. However, for continuous tuning, we usually encounter design issue such as complicated tuning mechanism and limited tuning range. In following slides, some typical design of tunable couplers will be briefly discussed.
Here shows a conventional design which makes use of a branch-line coupler and varactor inserted into two branches. By varying the capacitance of varactors, the characteristic impedances of microstrip branches are modify, and the coupling ration is altered as a result. The coupling ratio varies about 2dB over 1GHz. However, not shown here, this design would possess poor return loss due to unmatched input impedance, which would limits its useable bandwidth.
Another design attempted to realize microstrip line with variable characteristic impedance (30Ω to 100Ω) for the provision of tunable power dividing ratio. A defected ground structure is added underneath the transmission line. By varying the bias voltage of the varactor diodes, it is possible to change the effective inductance of the structure, and subsequently the characteristic impedance of the DGS line. Ultimately, the power dividing ratio can be varied. Practically, a tuning range of 8dB was achieved. However, proper terminations (R2 and R3) are needed for different power dividing ratios. Return loss performance may degrade if the terminations are fixed.
Another design attempted to realize microstrip line with variable characteristic impedance (30Ω to 100Ω) for the provision of tunable power dividing ratio. A defected ground structure is added underneath the transmission line. By varying the bias voltage of the varactor diodes, it is possible to change the effective inductance of the structure, and subsequently the characteristic impedance of the DGS line. Ultimately, the power dividing ratio can be varied. Practically, a tuning range of 8dB was achieved. However, proper terminations (R2 and R3) are needed for different power dividing ratios. Return loss performance may degrade if the terminations are fixed.
Rat-race couplers are being employed extensively in microwave systems, for example, balanced-mixers and feeding network for antenna array. Many researches has been made to enhance its performance. A recently proposed rat-race coupler demonstrates excellent performance at center frequency. It consists of two tuning diodes (variable capacitor) and two transmission line sections of 90° and 270°. It offers tunable power dividing ratio which depends on the capacitance of tuning diode CD instead of the characteristic impedance ratio between branch-lines. Therefore, the power dividing ratio is solely limited by the range of capacitance achieved. Also, ideal port isolation and return loss performance is observed at center frequency. Only a single control voltage is needed to tune the power ratio.
Here shows the simulated performance of the reported rat-race. Ideal return loss and port isolation at center frequency is observed for all power dividing ratios. It demonstrates ideal phase difference characteristic for both input ports, that is 180deg and 0deg. However, the phase difference quickly deviates from ideal value which is not favourable. the power dividing ratio deviates from desired value over frequency. The practical fractional bandwidth based on +/-0.5dB is only about 10%.
The tunable rat-race coupler is multi-functional. This slide shows some application examples and its corresponding connection. It can used as a variable power divider when one of input ports is terminated by reference impedance. When port 3 is terminated by Z0, the device would give anti-phase output; when port 1 is terminated by Z0, it would give in-phase output. When two ports are termination by Z0, it becomes a variable attenuator.
It should be noted that the serial line in N1 and shunt stubs in N2 are having the same characteristic impedance ZA and electrical length . This will enable the odd-mode admittance of N1 to be equal to the even-mode admittance of N2 (i.e. Yo,1 = Ye,2).
For illustration, simulated response of the network using ideal components are presented. Two values of k, 0 and 0.2 are chosen to demonstrated the effect of coupling within the differential inductor. The upper graph is the insertion loss and the bottom one is the return loss. The left column shows the response when there is zero coupling and the right one shows results when the coupling factor equals 0.2. We can see that the coupling would lead to variation in insertion losses especially in higher frequency band. Also, the return loss and isolation bandwidth becomes narrower although they still remained to an acceptable level. In short, the larger the coupling, the narrower the fractional bandwidth.
The proposed device is prototyped at 5 GHz. The left diagram is the circuit layout and the right one is the micrograph of the fabricated chip. The die size including both bond pads and biasing circuitry is about 1.2mm x 0.8mm, which is compact. These two are the differential inductors employed. The tuning ratio of the varactor is about 2-3. The corresponding use for each bond pad is labeled. P1,2,3 correspond to Port1,2,3 and G stands for ground. Vbias is the control voltage and Vcc is for biasing the guard ring for better noise protection.
These are the measurement results of the fabricated chip for K=0.5. There is about 1dB difference between simulated and measured insertion losses S21 and S41. The measured results follows the trend of simulated results. The phase deviation is about +/-5deg from 4.5GHz to 5GHz. More than 13dB Return loss and 20dB port isolation are achieved. However, the S21 is not as flat as expected. It is believed that the coupling within the transformers lead to this variation which is not favourable.
At center frequency, the device exhibits power dividing ratio ranging from -6dB to 3dB with a control voltage of +/-0.5V. Referring to the upper graph, there exist small discrepancy between simulated and measured performance. It is observed from the bottom graph, the internal loss of the device is approximately 35% of incident power. This is mainly caused by the series resistance of the tuning diode and the conductor loss of the transformers.
The discrepancies between e simulated and measured results were mainly attributed to the process variation and inaccurate device model used in simulation. Good performance is observed over 10% fractional bandwidth with 9dB tuning range, port isolation better than 25 dB, return loss betters than 13dB, and output phase deviation smaller than +/-5deg.
Recalling the range of power dividing ratio K is determined by the capacitance of tuning diode. Standard CMOS diodes can only provide a small tuning capacitance ratio, smaller than 3 typically. As a result, this ratio limits the tuning capability of power dividing ratio of the device.
Upon measurement, the fabricated device demonstrated 4dB to 30dB attenuation with a control voltage ranging from 0 to 8.2V.
For comparison purposes, two sets (VC = 0.66V and 7.12V) of measured results were given. In both cases, excellent performances in insertion loss flatness and return loss were achieved (in the vicinity of 0.93 GHz). At a control voltage of 0.66V (7.12V), the variable attenuator was found to exhibit an insertion loss of 5 dB (20dB) and minimum return loss of 13 dB (18 dB), over a fractional bandwidth of about 20%.
To conclude a novel varactor-based variable attenuator is introduced, featuring wide tuning capability in attenuation, simple structure, single control voltage as well as zero DC power consumption. However, there are also some issues that should be addressed. The bandwidth of attenuator gets narrower at the attenuation goes up. The attenuation variation is very sensitive to bias voltage at large attenuation. Slight change in voltage would lead to large change in attenuation which is not favourable.
Based on s-parameter measurement, the attenuation level variation is extracted over 0 to 20V. It covers the attenuation range from about 5dB to 23dB. The discrepancy is mainly attributed to the phase unbalance of two signals, resulting incomplete cancellation.
Being mostly employed in power applications, the IMD performance of the attenuator is worthwhile to be investigated. Conventional two-tone measurement is adopted for the characterization of IMD performance. This is the diagram of the setup. Two tones centered at 950MHz with 20MHz spacing are used. This two diagrams compare the fundamental and IMD output power. It can be observed that the third-order power becomes more significant as the attenuation level increases. In other words, the unwanted distortion is more severe if we use large attenuation. It is ironic that we usually need high attenuation for a high signal power. This characteristic may hinder the application of this attenuator. Further research will be focus on linearizing the IMD performance using circuit approach.