RF Measurements of Die and Packages

RF Measurements of Die and Packages
Author: Scott A. Wartenberg
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2002
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781580532730

The recent explosion of the RF wireless integrated circuits (IC), coupled with higher operating speeds in digital IC's has made accurate RF testing of IC's vital. This ground-breaking resource explains the fundamentals of performing accurate RF measurements of die and packages. It offers you practical advice on how to use coplanar probes and test fixtures in the lab for RF on-wafer die and package characterization. It also details how to build separate RF test systems for noise, high-power, and thermal testing as well as de-embed the test system's parasitic effects to get the die's RF performance. This book is a handy, practical resource for RFIC and MMIC designers as well as high-frequency digital IC designers, IC test engineers, and IC manufacturing test engineers.

Substrate Integrated Suspended Line Circuits and Systems

Substrate Integrated Suspended Line Circuits and Systems
Author: Kaixue Ma
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2024-03-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1685690300

Substrate Integrated Suspended Line Circuits and Systems provides a systematic overview of the new transmission line - the substrate-integrated suspension line (SISL). It details the fundamentals and classical application examples of the SISL. The basic SISL concept and structure, various passive circuits and active circuits, and front-end sub-systems are systematically introduced. Featuring research on topics such as high-performance RF/microwave/mm-wave circuits and system, this book is ideal for researchers, engineers, scientists, scholars, educators, and students. Since transmission line is a fundamental component of microwave and mm-wave circuits, the properties of a transmission line, such as losses, size, and dispersion, are vital to the performance of the whole system. Suspended line has been proved to be an excellent transmission line, as it has attractive features such as low loss, weak dispersion, high power capacity, and low effective dielectric constant. However, Conventional waveguide suspended line circuits require metal housing to form air cavities which is Substrate Integrated Suspended Line Circuits and Systems essential to the operation of suspended lines circuits. Also, the metal shell should provide mechanical support and shielding, which contribute to large size and heavy weight. Meanwhile, precise mechanical fabrication and assembling are strongly required, which brings difficulties to the design and fabrication of conventional suspended line circuits, and the manufacturing cost of suspended line circuits increases correspondingly. In this book, we will introduce a new platform of high-performance transmission line, i.e. substrate integrated suspended line (SISL). SISL keeps all the merits of the suspended line while overcomes the drawbacks of conventional waveguide suspended line circuits. Moreover, it is self-packaged and highly integrated. The basic SISL concept and structure, various passive circuits and active circuits, and front-end sub-systems will be systematically introduced. Featuring research on topics such as high-performance RF/microwave/mm-wave circuits and system, this book is ideally designed for researchers, engineers, scientists, scholars, educators, and students.

Interconnection Noise in VLSI Circuits

Interconnection Noise in VLSI Circuits
Author: Francesc Moll
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2007-05-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0306487195

This book addresses two main problems with interconnections at the chip and package level: crosstalk and simultaneous switching noise. Its orientation is towards giving general information rather than a compilation of practical cases. Each chapter contains a list of references for the topics.

Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Vacuum Electron Devices: Inductive Output Tubes, Klystrons, Traveling-Wave Tubes, Magnetrons, Crossed-Field Amplifiers, and Gyrotrons

Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Vacuum Electron Devices: Inductive Output Tubes, Klystrons, Traveling-Wave Tubes, Magnetrons, Crossed-Field Amplifiers, and Gyrotrons
Author: A.S. Gilmour, Jr.
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 880
Release: 2020-04-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1630817295

Written by an internationally recognized as an expert on the subject of microwave (MW) tubes, this book presents and describes the many types of microwave tubes, and despite competition from solid-state devices (those using GaN, SiC, et cetera), which continue to be used widely and find new applications in defense, communications, medical, and industrial drying. Helix traveling wave tubes (TWTs), as well as coupled cavity TWTs are covered. Klystrons, and how they work, are described, along with the physics behind it and examples of devices and their uses. Vacuum electron devices are explained in detail and examines the harsh environment that must exist in tubes if they are to operate properly. The secondary emission process and its role in the operation of crossed-field devices is also discussed. The design of collectors for linear-beam tubes, including power dissipation and power recovery, are explored. Discussions of important noise sources and techniques that can be used to minimize their effects are also included. Presented in full color, this book contains a balance of practical and theoretical material so that those new to microwave tubes as well as experienced microwave tube technicians, engineers, and managers can benefit from its use.

Introduction to RF and Microwave Passive Components

Introduction to RF and Microwave Passive Components
Author: Richard Wallace
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2015-08-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1630810096

This authoritative new resource provides an overview and introduction to working with RF, microwave, and high frequency components. From transmission lines, antennas, millimeter waves, ferrites, hybrids, power dividers and filters, this book focuses on practical, time-to-market issues to help with projects in the field. Keeping mathematics to a minimum, this comprehensive volume is packed with over 700 illustrations that help clarify key concepts. The reader will gain an in-depth understanding of the special characteristics exploited in microwave and high frequency design. The book is also used in industrial training courses.

Substrate Noise Coupling in Analog/RF Circuits

Substrate Noise Coupling in Analog/RF Circuits
Author: Stephane Bronckers
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2010
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1596932724

This book presents case studies to illustrate that careful modeling of the assembly characteristics and layout details is required to bring simulations and measurements into agreement. Engineers learn how to use a proper combination of isolation structures and circuit techniques to make analog/RF circuits more immune to substrate noise. Topics include substrate noise propagation, passive isolation structures, noise couple in active devices, measuring the coupling mechanisms in analog/RF circuits, prediction of the impact of substrate noise on analog/RF circuits, and noise coupling in analog/RF systems.

Design Methodology for RF CMOS Phase Locked Loops

Design Methodology for RF CMOS Phase Locked Loops
Author: Carlos Quemada
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2009
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1596933844

After a review of PLL essentials, this uniquely comprehensive workbench guide takes you step-by-step through operation principles, design procedures, phase noise analysis, layout considerations, and CMOS realizations for each PLL building block. You get full details on LC tank oscillators including modeling and optimization techniques, followed by design options for CMOS frequency dividers covering flip-flop implementation, the divider by 2 component, and other key factors. The book includes design alternatives for phase detectors that feature methods to minimize jitter caused by the dead zone effect. You also find a sample design of a fully integrated PLL for WLAN applications that demonstrates every step and detail right down to the circuit schematics and layout diagrams. Supported by over 150 diagrams and photos, this one-stop toolkit helps you produce superior PLL designs faster, and deliver more effective solutions for low-cost integrated circuits in all RF applications.

On-Wafer Microwave Measurements and De-embedding

On-Wafer Microwave Measurements and De-embedding
Author: Errikos Lourandakis
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2016-07-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1630813710

This new authoritative resource presents the basics of network analyzer measurement equipment and troubleshooting errors involved in the on-wafer microwave measurement process. This book bridges the gap between theoretical and practical information using real-world practices that address all aspects of on-wafer passive device characterization in the microwave frequency range up to 60GHz. Readers find data and measurements from silicon integrated passive devices fabricated and tested in advance CMOS technologies. Basic circuit equations, terms and fundamentals of time and frequency domain analysis are covered. This book also explores the basics of vector network analyzers (VNA), two port S-parameter measurement routines, signal flow graphs, network theory, error models and VNA calibrations with the use of calibration standards.

Forms, Folds and Sizes, Second Edition

Forms, Folds and Sizes, Second Edition
Author: Aaris Sherin
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1616736542

It’s tough to remember all the minute details of packaging standards and conversions when you are a designer juggling varied projects. With Forms, Folds & Sizes – Revised, you can just look them up! Including updated information and new topics, thishandbook provides designers with all the little details that can make or break a design, such as how much space to leave in the gutter when designing barrel folds, how to layout a template for a box and the ratios of each part, metric conversion charts, and standard envelope sizes in the USA, Europe, Canada and Asia. Featuring new topics such as sustainable design, web design, and grid design basics, Forms, Folds & Sizes – Revised is the one resource to turn to for answers to everything from folds and bindings to paper, imaging and much, much more!