A Broadband, High Dynamic Range DPST Switch and if Amplifier IC

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Abstract

This work presents a broadband double pole single throw (DPST) switch and an intermediate frequency (IF) amplifier combination integrated circuit (IC) designed for a multiple antenna frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar receiver front-end. The DPST switch and IF amplifier designs feature techniques for enhancing the linearity and bandwidth, whereas on the other hand low noise figure, low DC power consumption and good isolation is maintained. Designed using High Voltage CMOS (HV-CMOS) devices from a 130 nm SiGe BiCMOS technology, the combined circuit can be operated at supply voltages in range from 3 V-5 V. At the nominal 5 V operation, it delivers a transducer gain of 20 dB, noise Figure of 10 dB, isolation better than 38 dB, whereas the 3 dB gain flatness was measured from 5 MHz to 270 MHz.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE 21st Annual Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference, WAMICON 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (electronic)9781728151762
Publication statusPublished - 28 Apr 2021
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title21st IEEE Annual Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference, WAMICON 2021
Duration28 - 29 April 2021
CitySand Key
CountryUnited States of America

Keywords

Keywords

  • Amplifiers, BiCMOS integrated circuits, frequency conversion, silicon germanium