Application of Dual-Mode Wide-Band CMOS Oscillators

Application of Dual-Mode Wide-Band CMOS Oscillators
Author: Abdolhossein Ayoubi
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2015-07-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781515167266

Broadband voltage-controlled oscillators are critical to the design of millimeter wave frequency synthesizers. This book proposes a design technique that can be used to significantly extend the achievable frequency span of an oscillator. A dual-band oscillator topology is described that can be configured to operate in one of two modes, by an electrical reconfiguration of the negative resistance core around the resonant tank, without switching passive elements within the tank itself. The configuration helps to minimize the difference in phase noise performance between the two modes, while achieving a wide tuning range. This book includes five chapters and through these chapters the necessary information for designing millimeter wave frequency synthesizers are provided for the readers.

A Dual-mode Wide-band CMOS Oscillator for Millimeter-wave Applications

A Dual-mode Wide-band CMOS Oscillator for Millimeter-wave Applications
Author: Shatam Agarwal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2010
Genre:
ISBN:

Broadband voltage-controlled oscillators are critical to the design of millimeter wave frequency synthesizers. This thesis proposes a design technique that can be used to significantly extend the achievable frequency span of an oscillator. A dual-band oscillator topology is described that can be configured to operate in one of two modes, by an electrical reconfiguration of the negative resistance core around the resonant tank, without switching passive elements within the tank itself. The configuration helps to minimize the difference in phase noise performance between the two modes, while achieving a wide tuning range. To verify the concept, a mm-wave VCO that operates at 30-GHz is designed in a commercial 0.18-um CMOS technology, with an approximate simulated tuning range of 20%. A dual-mode oscillator is also designed in a 0.13-um technology at 60-GHz.

A Dual-Mode Wide-Band Cmos Oscillator

A Dual-Mode Wide-Band Cmos Oscillator
Author: Shatam Agarwal
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2012
Genre:
ISBN: 9783846553053

Broadband voltage-controlled oscillators are critical to the design of millimeter-wave (mm-wave) frequency synthesizers. This thesis proposes a design technique that can be used to significantly extend the achievable frequency span of an oscillator. A dual-band oscillator topology is described that can be configured to operate in one of two modes, by an electrical reconfiguration of the negative resistance core around the resonant tank, without switching passive elements within the tank itself. The configuration helps to minimize the difference in phase noise performance between the two modes, while achieving a wide tuning range. To verify the concept, an mm-wave VCO that operates at 30 GHz is designed in a commercial 0.18-um CMOS technology, with an approximate simulated tuning range of 20%. A dual-mode oscillator is also designed in 0.13-um CMOS technology at 60 GHz.

The Design of Modern Microwave Oscillators for Wireless Applications

The Design of Modern Microwave Oscillators for Wireless Applications
Author: Ulrich L. Rohde
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 543
Release: 2005-05-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0471727164

Delivering the best possible solution for phase noise and outputpower efficiency in oscillators This complete and thorough analysis of microwave oscillatorsinvestigates all aspects of design, with particular emphasis onoperating conditions, choice of resonators and transistors, phasenoise, and output power. It covers both bipolar transistors andFETs. Following the authors' guidance, readers learn how to designmicrowave oscillators and VCOs that can be tuned over a very widefrequency range, yet have good phase noise, are low cost, and aresmall in size. All the essential topics in oscillator design anddevelopment are covered, including: * Device and resonator technology * Study of noise sources * Analysis methods * Design, calculation, and optimization methodologies * Practical design of single and coupled oscillators While most of the current literature in the field concentrates onclassic design strategies based on measurements, simulation, andoptimization of output power and phase noise, this text offers aunique approach that focuses on the complete understanding of thedesign process. The material demonstrates important design rulesstarting with the selection of best oscillator topology, choice oftransistors, and complete phase noise analysis that leads tooptimum performance of all relevant oscillator features. Alsoincluded are CMOS oscillators, which recently have become importantin cellular applications. For readers interested in specializedapplications and topics, a full chapter provides all the necessaryreferences. The contents of the text fall into two major categories: * Chapters 1 through 9 deal with a very detailed and expandedsingle resonator oscillator, including a thorough treatment of bothnonlinear analysis and phase noise * Chapters 10 and 11 use the knowledge obtained and apply it tomultiple coupled oscillators (synchronized oscillators) This text is partially based on research sponsored by the DefenseAdvanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the United StatesArmy and conducted by Synergy Microwave Corporation. With thewealth of information provided for the analysis and practicaldesign of single and synchronized low-noise microwave oscillators,it is recommended reading for all RF microwave engineers. Inaddition, the text's comprehensive, step-by-step approach makes itan excellent graduate-level textbook.

RF CMOS Oscillators for Modern Wireless Applications

RF CMOS Oscillators for Modern Wireless Applications
Author: Masoud Babaie
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2022-09-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000794431

While mobile phones enjoy the largest production volume ever of any consumer electronics products, the demands they place on radio-frequency (RF) transceivers are particularly aggressive, especially on integration with digital processors, low area, low power consumption, while being robust against process-voltage-temperature variations. Since mobile terminals inherently operate on batteries, their power budget is severely constrained. To keep up with the ever increasing data-rate, an ever-decreasing power per bit is required to maintain the battery lifetime. The RF oscillator is the second most power-hungry block of a wireless radio (after power amplifiers). Consequently, any power reduction in an RF oscillator will greatly benefit the overall power efficiency of the cellular transceiver. Moreover, the RF oscillators' purity limits the transceiver performance. The oscillator's phase noise results in power leakage into adjacent channels in a transmit mode and reciprocal mixing in a receive mode. On the other hand, the multi-standard and multi-band transceivers that are now trending demand wide tuning range oscillators. However, broadening the oscillator’s tuning range is usually at the expense of die area (cost) or phase noise. The main goal of this book is to bring forth the exciting and innovative RF oscillator structures that demonstrate better phase noise performance, lower cost, and higher power efficiency than currently achievable. Technical topics discussed in RF CMOS Oscillators for Modern Wireless Applications include:  Design and analysis of low phase-noise class-F oscillators Analyze a technique to reduce 1/f noise up-conversion in the oscillators Design and analysis of low power/low voltage oscillators Wide tuning range oscillators Reliability study of RF oscillators in nanoscale CMOS

Reconfigurable Dual-mode Voltage-controlled Oscillator and Wideband Frequency Synthesizer for Millimeter-wave Applications

Reconfigurable Dual-mode Voltage-controlled Oscillator and Wideband Frequency Synthesizer for Millimeter-wave Applications
Author: Cheng-Hsien Hung
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2015
Genre:
ISBN:

Demands for high data-rate communications and high-precision sensing applications have pushed wireless systems towards higher operating frequencies where wider bandwidth is available. Examples of such applications include 60 GHz indoor communications and vehicular RADAR around 77 GHz. High-speed frequency synthesizers integrated in a CMOS process, with wide operating bandwidth, and low phase noise are key to low-cost transceiver implementations for such applications. The requirement to operate over a wide span of carrier frequencies arises from two key sources. The system itself often requires a wide tuning range, in excess of 5-10% of the carrier frequency. Further, it is necessary to compensate for the uncertainty in operating frequencies, caused by process and temperature variations. This dissertation introduces a dual-mode voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) topology, embedded in a frequency synthesizer, for wideband operation. The VCO can operate in two oscillation modes by reconfiguring the active negative resistance core around the LC tank that is employed as the resonator element in the oscillator. A key aspect to the design is that the switches used for mode reconfiguration do not contribute to the tank loss. The frequency spacing of the two modes is determined by an accurate inductor ratio. It is demonstrated through analysis that in order to ensure mode-switching, the size of the switches needs be larger than a critical value, which is a function of the electrical properties of the cross-coupled, negative resistance core, as well as the resonator used in the design. The impact of noise injection and mismatch on switching behavior is also analyzed. The VCO topology has been implemented in a 65nm CMOS process. The design demonstrates measured tuning ranges of 56.9 GHz to 65.4 GHz, and 64.6 GHz to 75.3 GHz, in the two respective modes, for a total effective tuning range of 28%. The oscillator consumes 13 mW, with a 1 V-supply, and its Figure of Merit with tuning range (FOM[subscript T]) is -177.2 dB. An integer-N frequency synthesizer that employs the dual-mode VCO, has also been designed and verified in a 65 nm CMOS process. The synthesizer has a locking range from 56 GHz to 63.9 GHz in its low frequency mode. The total power consumption of the synthesizer, including output buffers, is approximately 50 mW. The in-band phase noise, at a locked frequency of 63.04 GHz, is -88.4 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz offset.

Transformer-Based Design Techniques for Oscillators and Frequency Dividers

Transformer-Based Design Techniques for Oscillators and Frequency Dividers
Author: Howard Cam Luong
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2015-10-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319158740

This book provides in-depth coverage of transformer-based design techniques that enable CMOS oscillators and frequency dividers to achieve state-of-the-art performance. Design, optimization, and measured performance of oscillators and frequency dividers for different applications are discussed in detail, focusing on not only ultra-low supply voltage but also ultra-wide frequency tuning range and locking range. This book will be an invaluable reference for anyone working or interested in CMOS radio-frequency or mm-Wave integrated circuits and systems.

Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Techniques and Technologies

Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Techniques and Technologies
Author: Hans L. Hartnagel
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1554
Release: 2023-07-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030941000

The increase of consumer, medical and sensors electronics using radio frequency (RF) and microwave (MW) circuits has implications on overall performances if design is not robust and optimized for a given applications. The current and later generation communication systems and Internet of Thing (IoT) demand for robust electronic circuits with optimized performance and functionality, but low cost, size, and power consumption. As a result, there is a need for a textbook that provides a comprehensive treatment of the subject. This book provides state-of-the-art coverage of RF and Microwave Techniques and Technologies, covers important topics: transmission-line theory, passive and semiconductor devices, active and passive microwave circuits and receiver systems, as well as antennas, noise and digital signal modulation schemes. With an emphasis on theory, design, and applications, this book is targeted to students, teachers, scientists, and practicing design engineers who are interested in broadening their knowledge of RF and microwave electronic circuit design. Readers will also benefit from a unique integration of theory and practice, provides the readers a solid understanding of the RF and microwave concepts, active and passive components, antenna, and modulation schemes. Readers will learn to solve common design problems ranging from selection of components, matching networks to biasing and stability, and digital modulation techniques. More importantly, it provides basic understanding in the analysis and design of RF and microwave circuits in a manner that is practiced in industry. This make sure that the know-how learned in this book can be effortlessly and straightway put into practice without any obstacles.

5G and E-Band Communication Circuits in Deep-Scaled CMOS

5G and E-Band Communication Circuits in Deep-Scaled CMOS
Author: Marco Vigilante
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2018-02-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319726463

This book discusses design techniques, layout details and measurements of several key analog building blocks that currently limit the performance of 5G and E-Band transceivers implemented in deep-scaled CMOS. The authors present recent developments in low-noise quadrature VCOs and tunable inductor-less frequency dividers. Moreover, the design of low-loss broadband transformer-based filters that realize inter-stage matching, power division/combining and impedance transformation is discussed in great detail. The design and measurements of a low-noise amplifier, a downconverter and a highly-linear power amplifier that leverage the proposed techniques are shown. All the prototypes were realized in advanced nanometer scaled CMOS technologies without RF thick to metal option.

RF Circuits for 5G Applications

RF Circuits for 5G Applications
Author: Sangeeta Singh
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2023-04-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119791928

RF CIRCUITS FOR 5G APPLICATIONS This book addresses FinFET-based analog IC designing for fifth generation (5G) communication networks and highlights the latest advances, problems, and challenges while presenting the latest research results in the field of mmwave integrated circuits designing. The wireless communication sector is experiencing exponential expansion, particularly in the areas of mobile data and the 5G mobile network, creating fresh market possibilities for designing the integrated circuits (ICs) needed in the industry. Drawing from scientific literature and practical realization, this book explores FinFET-based analog IC designing for 5G communication networks and considers the latest breakthroughs and obstacles. It also presents the recent research trends and future roadmaps for the 5G communication circuits. RF Circuits for 5G Applications includes design guidelines to be considered when designing these circuits and detrimental scaling effects of the same. In addition, to enhance the usability of this book, the editors have included real-time problems in RFIC designing and case studies from experimental results, as well as clearly demarcated design guidelines for the 5G communication ICs designing. Audience The primary target audience includes researchers, postgraduate students, and industry professionals pursuing specializations in RF engineering, electronics engineering, electrical engineering, information, and communication technology.