A 30GHz bandwidth driver amplifier with high output voltage swing for ultra-wideband localization- and sensor systems

This paper reports on the analysis, design and characterization of a 30 GHz lumped broadband driving amplifier for ultra-wideband localization and sensor systems. The circuit integrates a cascode differential stage, which is fed by two cascaded emitter-followers (EF). The differential gain is 10 dB...

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Main Authors: Sewiolo, B., Rascher, J., Weigel, R.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Bandwidth
Broadband amplifiers
Driver circuits
Frequency
Gain
Manufacturing
Sensor systems
Silicon germanium
Ultra wideband technology
Voltage
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Summary:This paper reports on the analysis, design and characterization of a 30 GHz lumped broadband driving amplifier for ultra-wideband localization and sensor systems. The circuit integrates a cascode differential stage, which is fed by two cascaded emitter-followers (EF). The differential gain is 10 dB with a gain flatness of plusmn1 dB in the desired frequency range. This amplifier exhibits an output 1-dB compression point of 12 dBm. The maximum differential output voltage swing is 3.2 V pp . The amplifier consumes a power of 560 mW at a supply voltage of plusmn3.3 V. The compact 0.5 mm 2 amplifier is manufactured in a low-cost 0.25 mum SiGe BiCMOS technology with a transit frequency of 75 GHz.
ISSN:2165-4727
2165-4743
DOI:10.1109/APMC.2008.4958293