Polar Transmitter with Pseudo-Differential Inverse Class-E Output Stage in 22 nm FD-SOI

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Abstract

This paper discusses the conceptual approach of a fully integrated polar transmitter for signal transmission in the sub-6 GHz frequency range. It investigates a compact differential inverse class-E topology as power output stage. To enable amplitude modulation without lossy DC-DC converters, a method for generating a pseudo-differential pulse width modulation is presented. A voltage controlled oscillator, phase shifters, a control interface and a current reference are also integrated on the chip. In laboratory measurements, the circuit with a compact chip area of 1.07 mm2 achieves a relative bandwidth of 71%, a maximum output power of 19.3 dBm and a PAE of 27% including bond wire and external balun losses at a low-voltage supply of 1V.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication14th German Microwave Conference (GeMiC) 2022
Pages188-191
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - May 2022
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title14th German Microwave Conference, GeMiC 2022
Duration16 - 18 May 2022
CityUlm
CountryGermany

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-6032-2576/work/142238523
ORCID /0000-0001-6778-7846/work/142240154

Keywords

Research priority areas of TU Dresden

Keywords

  • Differential Topology, FD-SOI, Inverse Class-E, Polar Transmitter, Power Amplifier