Design of a low noise, low power V-band low noise amplifier in 130 nm SiGe BiCMOS process technology

M. Fanoro, S. S. Olokede, S. Sinha

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Abstract

In this paper, a 60 GHz low noise amplifier (LNA) using a 130 nm SiGe BiCMOS process is designed and presented. Common emitter (CE) and cascode topologies are used in the first and second stages respectively to ensure that minimal noise figure (NF) and maximum gain are achieved. To investigate the performance of the CE in relation to the NF, the mathematical analysis of the NF of the first stage is computed. In both stages of the LNA, the base of the transistor is biased using a current mirror. Transmission lines are used in the circuit to mitigate against a poor noise factor by reducing current utilization. The designed LNA realizes a gain of more than 17 dB, NF less than 4.3 dB at 61 GHz, and OIP3/HP3 better than-22.5/-2.5 dBm. The LNA consumes 5.1 mW of power.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 40th International Semiconductor Conference, CAS 2017 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages275-278
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509039852
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Nov 2017
Event40th International Semiconductor Conference, CAS 2017 - Sinaia, Romania
Duration: 11 Oct 201714 Oct 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Semiconductor Conference, CAS
Volume2017-October

Conference

Conference40th International Semiconductor Conference, CAS 2017
Country/TerritoryRomania
CitySinaia
Period11/10/1714/10/17

Keywords

  • HP3
  • V-band
  • cascode
  • common emitter
  • inductively degenerated
  • input reflection coefficient
  • millimeter wave

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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