Numerical Design Optimization Methodology for Wideband and Multi-Band Inductively Degenerated Cascode CMOS Low Noise Amplifiers

In this paper, we develop a systematic design optimization methodology for inductively degenerated cascode CMOS low noise amplifiers (LNA) in fully integrated wideband and multi-band wireless systems. Leveraging an accurate analytical circuit model, we combine global and local numerical optimization...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on circuits and systems. I, Regular papers Regular papers, 2009-06, Vol.56 (6), p.1088-1101
Main Authors: Nieuwoudt, A, Ragheb, T, Nejati, H, Massoud, Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amplifiers
Circuits
CMOS
Design engineering
Design optimization
Mathematical models
Methodology
Wideband
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Summary:In this paper, we develop a systematic design optimization methodology for inductively degenerated cascode CMOS low noise amplifiers (LNA) in fully integrated wideband and multi-band wireless systems. Leveraging an accurate analytical circuit model, we combine global and local numerical optimization techniques in a hierarchical manner to simultaneously determine the fixed and switchable passive component and device parameters in the LNA circuit necessary to meet user-specified performance requirements. To demonstrate the effectiveness of proposed design optimization methodology, we utilize the method to create 3 wideband and 3 multi-band LNA designs that meet a wide-range of impedance matching, noise figure, gain, power dissipation, and linearity requirements. The proposed method provides circuit designers with a fast and effective means for the rapid prototyping and design space exploration of wideband and multi-band inductively degenerated cascode CMOS LNAs.
ISSN:1549-8328
1558-0806
DOI:10.1109/TCSI.2008.2006208