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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2024 31st IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems (ICECS) |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (electronic) | 979-8-3503-7720-0 |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Conference
Title | 31st IEEE International Conference on Electronics Circuits and Systems |
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Abbreviated title | ICECS 2024 |
Conference number | 31 |
Duration | 18 - 20 November 2024 |
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Degree of recognition | International event |
Location | Prouvé Convention Center |
City | Nancy |
Country | France |
External IDs
ORCID | /0000-0002-1851-6828/work/177360457 |
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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