Wideband and multiband CMOS LNAs: State-of-the-art and future prospects
S Arshad, F Zafar, R Ramzan, Q Wahab - Microelectronics Journal, 2013 - Elsevier
Abstract The realization of Software Defined Radio (SDR) requires flexible RF front-end to
accommodate multiple standards in different frequency bands. In this review paper, we …
accommodate multiple standards in different frequency bands. In this review paper, we …
Multiband LNAs for software-defined radios: recent advances in the design of multiband reconfigurable LNAs for SDRs in CMOS, microwave integrated circuits …
The last decade has witnessed an increasing number of wireless standards for civil, military,
and space communications. Along with the advances in integrated circuit (IC) technologies …
and space communications. Along with the advances in integrated circuit (IC) technologies …
A reconfigurable dual-frequency narrowband CMOS LNA using phase-change RF switches
This paper presents a dual-band low-noise amplifier (LNA) that can be reversibly configured
between 3 and 5 GHz using a phase-change (PC) RF switch. Simultaneous noise and …
between 3 and 5 GHz using a phase-change (PC) RF switch. Simultaneous noise and …
A 6–18-GHz switchless reconfigurable dual-band dual-mode PA MMIC using coupled-line-based diplexer
In this paper, a switchless dual-band, dual-mode power amplifier (PA) has been developed
for multioctave operation. For the switchless dual-band operation, we proposed a new …
for multioctave operation. For the switchless dual-band operation, we proposed a new …
CMOS-MEMS 3-bit digital capacitors with tuning ratios greater than 60: 1
J Reinke, GK Fedder… - IEEE transactions on …, 2011 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
3-bit microelectromechanical systems digital capacitors with greater than 60: 1 tuning ratios
are monolithically integrated with CMOS using a post-CMOS fabrication process. The digital …
are monolithically integrated with CMOS using a post-CMOS fabrication process. The digital …
Narrow-band tunable radio frequency (RF) power amplifiers and related methods
PN Morgan, TJ DuPuis, DE Bockelman - US Patent 8,244,194, 2012 - Google Patents
Narrow band tunable radio frequency (RF) power amplifiers (PAs) and related methods are
disclosed that provide narrow band tunable gain responses, such as linear gain responses …
disclosed that provide narrow band tunable gain responses, such as linear gain responses …
CMOS-MEMS variable capacitors using electrothermal actuation
J Reinke, GK Fedder… - Journal of …, 2010 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Microelectromechanical-systems variable capacitors which are monolithically integrated
with CMOS using a post-CMOS fabrication process are presented. The variable capacitors …
with CMOS using a post-CMOS fabrication process are presented. The variable capacitors …
Wideband tunable Love wave filter using electrostatically actuated MEMS variable capacitors integrated on lithium niobate
T Yasue, T Komatsu, N Nakamura, K Hashimoto… - Sensors and Actuators A …, 2012 - Elsevier
A tunable bandpass filters with low insertion loss, sharp cut-off characteristics, wide
bandwidth and wide tunability is strongly expected for future reconfigurable and cognitive …
bandwidth and wide tunability is strongly expected for future reconfigurable and cognitive …
CMOS-MEMS variable capacitors with low parasitic capacitance for frequency-reconfigurable RF circuits
J Reinke, A Jajoo, L Wang, G Fedder… - 2009 IEEE Radio …, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The design and characterization of a CMOS-MEMS variable capacitor is presented.
Measured results demonstrate a tuning ratio of 6.9: 1, a quality factor of 28 at 3 GHz, and a …
Measured results demonstrate a tuning ratio of 6.9: 1, a quality factor of 28 at 3 GHz, and a …
6–18 GHz watt-level switchless dual-band PA MMIC using coupled-line-based diplexer
In this work, a watt-level switchless dual-band power amplifier (PA) has been developed for
multi-octave operation. To switchless dual-band operation, we proposed a new coupled-line …
multi-octave operation. To switchless dual-band operation, we proposed a new coupled-line …