Investigation of Modulation Bandwidth in High-Frequency VCOs Fabricated in 130 nm SiGe BiCMOS Technology

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Abstract

This paper presents a characterization of the modulation bandwidth in high-frequency voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs) fabricated using 130 nm SiGe BiCMOS technology. The study focuses on analyzing the modulation bandwidth’s dependency on key parameters such as tuning sensitivity, oscillation frequency, and amplitude of the modulating signal for LC cross-coupled oscillators with MOS-varactors for frequency adjustment. Experimental investigations demonstrate the conditions under which the modulation bandwidth can be approximated by the frequency deviation (∆f). The results highlight the complex interplay between VCO’s tuning sensitivity (KVCO), modulation frequency, and linearity, shedding light on the factors influencing the modulation bandwidth’s behavior. The findings provide valuable insights for the design and optimization of VCOs in high-frequency applications, particularly in radar systems, communication circuits, and frequency synthesizers employed in frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radar setups.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 31st IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems (ICECS)
Number of pages4
ISBN (electronic)979-8-3503-7720-0
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title31st IEEE International Conference on Electronics Circuits and Systems
Abbreviated titleICECS 2024
Conference number31
Duration18 - 20 November 2024
Website
Degree of recognitionInternational event
LocationProuvé Convention Center
CityNancy
CountryFrance

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-1851-6828/work/177360457
ORCID /0000-0001-5748-3005/work/177360612
unpaywall 10.1109/icecs61496.2024.10849158
Scopus 85217615160

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Keywords

  • SiGe BiCMOS technology, frequency modulation, frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW), modulation bandwidth, tuning sensitivity, voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radar