PROCESS TECHNOLOGY CONSIDERATIONS FOR PHY ICs

A rule of thumb is to multiply the bit rate by 4 to estimate the minimum fsub T/fsub MAX needed. An fsub T/fsub MAX of 40 GHz is generally sufficient for 10 Gbits/s, while an fsub T approaching 160 GHz is needed for 40-Gbit/s applications. Though InP devices have superior speed and noise characteris...

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Published in:Electronic Design 2008-11, Vol.56 (24), p.47-47
Main Author: Chaudhry, Samir
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Automation
Communication
Demand
Design
Integrated circuits
Integration
Noise
Product development
Semiconductors
Silicon
Telecommunications industry
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Summary:A rule of thumb is to multiply the bit rate by 4 to estimate the minimum fsub T/fsub MAX needed. An fsub T/fsub MAX of 40 GHz is generally sufficient for 10 Gbits/s, while an fsub T approaching 160 GHz is needed for 40-Gbit/s applications. Though InP devices have superior speed and noise characteristics, SiGe biCMOS offerings can leverage economies of scale of silicon fabs, while providing significantly higher levels of integration needed for feature-rich ICs.
ISSN:0013-4872
1944-9550