Electrothermal Frequency References in Standard CMOS

Electrothermal Frequency References in Standard CMOS
Author: S. Mahdi Kashmiri
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2013-04-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1461464730

This book describes an alternative method of realizing accurate on-chip frequency references in standard CMOS processes. This method exploits the thermal-diffusivity of silicon, i.e. the rate at which heat diffuses through a silicon substrate. This is the first book describing the design of such electrothermal frequency references. It includes the necessary theory, supported by practical realizations that achieve inaccuracies as low as 0.1% and thus demonstrate the feasibility of this approach. The book also includes several circuit and system-level solutions to the precision circuit design challenges encountered during the design of such frequency references.

Temperature- and Supply Voltage-Independent Time References for Wireless Sensor Networks

Temperature- and Supply Voltage-Independent Time References for Wireless Sensor Networks
Author: Valentijn De Smedt
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2014-11-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319090038

This book investigates the possible circuit solutions to overcome the temperature and supply voltage-sensitivity of fully-integrated time references for ultra-low-power communication in wireless sensor networks. The authors provide an elaborate theoretical introduction and literature study to enable full understanding of the design challenges and shortcomings of current oscillator implementations. Furthermore, a closer look to the short-term as well as the long-term frequency stability of integrated oscillators is taken. Next, a design strategy is developed and applied to 5 different oscillator topologies and 1 sensor interface. All 6 implementations are subject to an elaborate study of frequency stability, phase noise and power consumption. In the final chapter all blocks are compared to the state of the art.

Resistor-based Temperature Sensors in CMOS Technology

Resistor-based Temperature Sensors in CMOS Technology
Author: Sining Pan
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2022-04-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030952843

This book describes the background, principles, implementations, characterization, and future trends of temperature sensors made from silicon resistors in CMOS technology, including their readout circuits. Readers will benefit from the latest research of CMOS temperature sensors, and could learn about various precision analog techniques such as phase detection, continuous-time ΔΣ ADC, zoom ADC, FIR-DAC, dynamic element matching, OTA linearization, etc.

Mobility-based Time References for Wireless Sensor Networks

Mobility-based Time References for Wireless Sensor Networks
Author: Fabio Sebastiano
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2012-08-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1461434831

This book describes the use of low-power low-cost and extremely small radios to provide essential time reference for wireless sensor networks. The authors explain how to integrate such radios in a standard CMOS process to reduce both cost and size, while focusing on the challenge of designing a fully integrated time reference for such radios. To enable the integration of the time reference, system techniques are proposed and analyzed, several kinds of integrated time references are reviewed, and mobility-based references are identified as viable candidates to provide the required accuracy at low-power consumption. Practical implementations of a mobility-based oscillator and a temperature sensor are also presented, which demonstrate the required accuracy over a wide temperature range, while drawing 51-uW from a 1.2-V supply in a 65-nm CMOS process.

Wireless Radio-Frequency Standards and System Design: Advanced Techniques

Wireless Radio-Frequency Standards and System Design: Advanced Techniques
Author: Cornetta, Gianluca
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2012-01-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466600845

Radio-frequency (RF) integrated circuits in CMOS technology are gaining increasing popularity in the commercial world, and CMOS technology has become the dominant technology for applications such as GPS receivers, GSM cellular transceivers, wireless LAN, and wireless short-range personal area networks based on IEEE 802.15.1 (Bluetooth) or IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee) standards. Furthermore, the increasing interest in wireless technologies and the widespread of wireless communications has prompted an ever increasing demand for radio frequency transceivers. Wireless Radio-Frequency Standards and System Design: Advanced Techniques provides perspectives on radio-frequency circuit and systems design, covering recent topics and developments in the RF area. Exploring topics such as LNA linearization, behavioral modeling and co-simulation of analog and mixed-signal complex blocks for RF applications, integrated passive devices for RF-ICs and baseband design techniques and wireless standards, this is a comprehensive reference for students as well as practicing professionals.

3D and Circuit Integration of MEMS

3D and Circuit Integration of MEMS
Author: Masayoshi Esashi
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527823255

Explore heterogeneous circuit integration and the packaging needed for practical applications of microsystems MEMS and system integration are important building blocks for the “More-Than-Moore” paradigm described in the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors. And, in 3D and Circuit Integration of MEMS, distinguished editor Dr. Masayoshi Esashi delivers a comprehensive and systematic exploration of the technologies for microsystem packaging and heterogeneous integration. The book focuses on the silicon MEMS that have been used extensively and the technologies surrounding system integration. You’ll learn about topics as varied as bulk micromachining, surface micromachining, CMOS-MEMS, wafer interconnection, wafer bonding, and sealing. Highly relevant for researchers involved in microsystem technologies, the book is also ideal for anyone working in the microsystems industry. It demonstrates the key technologies that will assist researchers and professionals deal with current and future application bottlenecks. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to enhanced bulk micromachining on MIS process, including pressure sensor fabrication and the extension of MIS process for various advanced MEMS devices An exploration of epitaxial poly Si surface micromachining, including process condition of epi-poly Si, and MEMS devices using epi-poly Si Practical discussions of Poly SiGe surface micromachining, including SiGe deposition and LP CVD polycrystalline SiGe A concise treatment of heterogeneously integrated aluminum nitride MEMS resonators and filters Perfect for materials scientists, electronics engineers, and electrical and mechanical engineers, 3D and Circuit Integration of MEMS will also earn a place in the libraries of semiconductor physicists seeking a one-stop reference for circuit integration and the practical application of microsystems.

Design and Implementation of Fully-Integrated Inductive DC-DC Converters in Standard CMOS

Design and Implementation of Fully-Integrated Inductive DC-DC Converters in Standard CMOS
Author: Mike Wens
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2011-05-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 940071436X

CMOS DC-DC Converters aims to provide a comprehensive dissertation on the matter of monolithic inductive Direct-Current to Direct-Current (DC-DC) converters. For this purpose seven chapters are defined which will allow the designer to gain specific knowledge on the design and implementation of monolithic inductive DC-DC converters, starting from the very basics.

Analogue IC Design

Analogue IC Design
Author: Chris Toumazou
Publisher: IET
Total Pages: 676
Release: 1993
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780863412974

Analogue IC Design has become the essential title covering the current-mode approach to integrated circuit design. The approach has sparked much interest in analogue electronics and is linked to important advances in integrated circuit technology, such as CMOS VLSI which allows mixed analogue and digital circuits and high-speed GaAs processing.