A 0.2 dBm 225 GHz Frequency Quadrupler with 330° Phase Control in 130 nm SiGe BiCMOS

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Abstract

In this research paper, a concept for a 225 GHz frequency quadrupler with phase control in local oscillator paths is investigated. By combining a 56.25 GHz phase shifter with a millimeter wave quadrupler, producing a 225GHz signal, a highly performant way of realizing phase control at up to sub-THz frequencies is studied. Locating the phase shifter in the sub 60GHz band both enhances the phase control and overall gain of the system. A phase control range of 330° is measured. With a de power consumption of 105mW, the system achieves a maximum output power of 0.16dBm and a maximum gain of 21dB outperforming the state of the art by 17dB and 25dB respectively. This results in a factor 40 and 2.5 improvement of drain and gain efficiency respectively. Additionally, the root mean square (rms) gain error is reduced to best in class value of 0.04 dB while maintaining a competitive rms phase error of 4.7°.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS)
Place of PublicationAustin
PublisherIEEE Xplore
Pages434-437
Number of pages4
ISBN (electronic)978-1-6654-8485-5, 978-1-6654-8484-8
ISBN (print)978-1-6654-8486-2
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesIEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS)
ISSN0271-4302

Conference

TitleIEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2022
Abbreviated titleISCAS 2022
Duration28 May - 1 June 2022
Website
Degree of recognitionInternational event
LocationAustin Hilton
CityAustin
CountryUnited States of America

External IDs

Mendeley 2dda555b-73a1-3114-826d-46fec582cde4
unpaywall 10.1109/iscas48785.2022.9937737

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Keywords

  • BiCMOS integrated circuits, millimeter wave integrated circuits, phase shifters, SiGe