Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
Kaixue Ma and Kiat Seng Yeo
1.1 Background and Motivation
1.2 Contributions
1.3 Scope and Organization
2. Fundamentals of Circuit Networks
Wei Xu, Kaixue Ma, and Kiat Seng Yeo
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Two-Port Scattering Matrix
2.3 Two-Port Z Matrix
2.4 Two-Port Y Matrix
2.5 Two-Port ABCD Matrix
2.6 Network Connections
2.7 Network Conversions
2.8 Resonant Network
2.9 Even-Odd Mode Analysis
2.10 Multi-Port Network
3. Active Devices
Bharatha Kumar Thangarasu, Kaixue Ma, and Kiat Seng Yeo
3.1 Diode
3.2 Transistor
3.2.1 Transistor Design Consideration for RF and Millimeter-Wave Frequency Applications
3.3 BJT versus MOS Transistors and Hybrid Use
4. Passive Elements
Yongqiang Wang, Kaixue Ma, and Kiat Seng Yeo
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Resistor
4.3 Capacitor
4.3.1 MIM Capacitors
4.3.2 Interdigital Capacitors
4.4 Inductor
4.5 Transformer
4.6 Interconnects
4.7 Transmission Lines
5. Variable Gain Amplifier
Bharatha Kumar Thangarasu, Kaixue Ma, and Kiat Seng Yeo
5.1 Introduction
5.2 VGA Design Analysis
5.2.1 dB-Linearity
5.2.2 DC Offset Cancellation
5.3 Variable Gain Amplifier Examples
5.3.1 VGA1: Based on 0.18 SiGe BiCMOS Programmable Gain Amplifier Design
5.3.2 VGA2: Based on 65 nm CMOS Variable Gain Amplifier Design
6. Power Amplifier
Bharatha Kumar Thangarasu, Kaixue Ma, and Kiat Seng Yeo
6.1 Introduction
6.2 PA Design Analysis
6.2.1 Amplifier Linearity versus Power Added Efficiency
6.3 Power Amplifier Examples
6.3.1 PA1: Differential Drive Amplifier Based on Variable Gain Control and Frequency-Tunable Load
6.3.1.1 Variable gain amplifier stage analysis (Av1)
6.3.1.2 Frequency-tunable amplifier stage analysis (AV2)
6.3.1.3 Frequency-tunable load design
6.3.1.4 Q-factor enhancement
6.3.2 PA2: Single-Ended Transformer-Based Power Amplifier
7. Low-Noise Amplifier
Bharatha Kumar Thangarasu, Kaixue Ma, and Kiat Seng Yeo
7.1 Introduction
7.2 LNA Design Analysis
7.2.1 Noise Figure
7.2.2 Linearity
7.2.3 Variable Gain LNA as a Trade-Off between Low Noise and Good Linearity Performance
7.3 Low-Noise Amplifier Examples
7.3.1 LNA1: Based on 65 nm CMOS with Custom-Built Inductor
7.3.1.1 Marginally stable criteria and gain boosting
7.3.1.2 Unstable criteria causing oscillations
7.3.1.3 Unconditionally stable criteria
7.3.2 LNA2: Based on 0.18 μm SiGe BiCMOS with Distributive Transmission Line Inductor and Interconnect Design
8. Bi-Directional Low-Noise Amplifier
Bharatha Kumar Thangarasu, Kaixue Ma, and Kiat Seng Yeo
8.1 Introduction
8.2 BDA Design Analysis
8.2.1 Signal Flow Direction Switch Control
8.2.2 Interconnect Network Design
8.3 Bi-Directional Low-Noise Amplifier Examples
8.3.1 BDA1—Based on 65 nm CMOS with Custom-Built Inductor and Micro-Strip Line Three-Port Interconnect Network
8.3.2 BDA2—Based on 0.18 SiGe BiCMOS with Distributive Transmission Line Inductor and Interconnect Network Design
9. Millimeter-Wave Mixer
Shouxian Mou, Kaixue Ma, and Kiat Seng Yeo
9.1 Mixer Fundamentals
9.1.1 Basic Mixer Operation
9.1.2 Controlled Transconductance Mixer
9.1.3 Transconductor Implementation
9.1.4 The Issue of Balance in Mixers
9.2 Fundamental Mixers
9.2.1 FET Resistive Mixer
9.2.2 Gilbert Cell
9.2.3 Gilbert Cell-Based Mixer
9.2.4 Some Techniques Used in Gilbert Cell-Based Mixers
9.3 Sub-Harmonic Mixers
9.3.1 LO Self-Mixing
9.3.2 Anti-Parallel Diode Pair
9.3.3 Techniques Used in Sub-Harmonic APDP Mixer
9.3.4 Topology of Transistor-Based Sub-Harmonic Mixer
9.3.5 Operation Mechanism of the Transistor-Based 2 × HM
9.3.6 A 60 GHz Transistor-Based 2 × Sub-Harmonic Modulator
9.3.7 Some Techniques Used in Sub-harmonic Mixer Designs
9.3.8 The 4× Sub-Harmonic Mixer
9.4 Summary
10. Voltage-Controlled Oscillator
Zou Qiong, Kaixue Ma, and Kiat Seng Yeo
10.1 VCO Basics
10.1.1 Overview of VCO Architectures
10.1.2 Oscillator Theory
10.1.3 Performance Parameter
10.2 LC-Tank
10.2.1 Quality Factor
10.2.2 Tank Components
10.3 LC-VCO Topologies for Millimeter-Wave Frequency
10.3.1 Cross-Coupled LC-VCO
10.3.2 Colpitts VCO
10.4 Summary
11. Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Switches
Fanyi Meng, Kaixue Ma, and Kiat Seng Yeo
11.1 CMOS FET Transistor
11.2 SPDT Switches Based on Ag/4 T-line Topology
11.3 SP...