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| rf ic layout techniques: Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design John W. M. Rogers, Calvin Plett, 2010 This newly revised and expanded edition of the 2003 Artech House classic, Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design, serves as an up-to-date, practical reference for complete RFIC know-how. The second edition includes numerous updates, including greater coverage of CMOS PA design, RFIC design with on-chip components, and more worked examples with simulation results. By emphasizing working designs, this book practically transports you into the authors' own RFIC lab so you can fully understand the function of each design detailed in this book. Among the RFIC designs examined are RF integrated LC-based filters, VCO automatic amplitude control loops, and fully integrated transformer-based circuits, as well as image reject mixers and power amplifiers. If you are new to RFIC design, you can benefit from the introduction to basic theory so you can quickly come up to speed on how RFICs perform and work together in a communications device. A thorough examination of RFIC technology guides you in knowing when RFICs are the right choice for designing a communication device. This leading-edge resource is packed with over 1,000 equations and more than 435 illustrations that support key topics. |
| rf ic layout techniques: RFIC and MMIC Design and Technology I.D. Robertson, S. Lucyszyn, Institution of Electrical Engineers, 2001-11-30 This book gives an in-depth account of GaAs, InP and SiGe, technologies and describes all the key techniques for the design of amplifiers, ranging from filters and data converters to image oscillators, mixers, switches, variable attenuators, phase shifters, integrated antennas and complete monolithic transceivers. |
| rf ic layout techniques: CMOS R. Jacob Baker, 2008 This edition provides an important contemporary view of a wide range of analog/digital circuit blocks, the BSIM model, data converter architectures, and more. The authors develop design techniques for both long- and short-channel CMOS technologies and then compare the two. |
| rf ic layout techniques: RF Circuit Design Christopher Bowick, 2014-06-28 Essential reading for experts in the field of RF circuit design and engineers needing a good reference. This book provides complete design procedures for multiple-pole Butterworth, Chebyshev, and Bessel filters. It also covers capacitors, inductors, and other components with their behavior at RF frequencies discussed in detail. - Provides complete design procedures for multiple-pole Butterworth, Chebyshev, and Bessel filters - Covers capacitors, inductors, and other components with their behavior at RF frequencies discussed in detail |
| rf ic layout techniques: Analog Layout Synthesis Helmut E. Graeb, 2010-09-28 Integrated circuits are fundamental electronic components in biomedical, automotive and many other technical systems. A small, yet crucial part of a chip consists of analog circuitry. This part is still in large part designed by hand and therefore represents not only a bottleneck in the design flow, but also a permanent source of design errors responsible for re-designs, costly in terms of wasted test chips and in terms of lost time-to-market. Layout design is the step of the analog design flow with the least support by commercially available, computer-aided design tools. This book provides a survey of promising new approaches to automated, analog layout design, which have been described recently and are rapidly being adopted in industry. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Radio-Frequency Integrated-Circuit Engineering Cam Nguyen, 2015-03-03 Radio-Frequency Integrated-Circuit Engineering addresses the theory, analysis and design of passive and active RFIC's using Si-based CMOS and Bi-CMOS technologies, and other non-silicon based technologies. The materials covered are self-contained and presented in such detail that allows readers with only undergraduate electrical engineering knowledge in EM, RF, and circuits to understand and design RFICs. Organized into sixteen chapters, blending analog and microwave engineering, Radio-Frequency Integrated-Circuit Engineering emphasizes the microwave engineering approach for RFICs. * Provides essential knowledge in EM and microwave engineering, passive and active RFICs, RFIC analysis and design techniques, and RF systems vital for RFIC students and engineers * Blends analog and microwave engineering approaches for RFIC design at high frequencies * Includes problems at the end of each chapter |
| rf ic layout techniques: RF Circuit Design Richard C. Li, 2012-08-24 Summarizes the schemes and technologies in RF circuit design, describes the basic parameters of an RF system and the fundamentals of RF system design, and presents an introduction of the individual RF circuit block design. Forming the backbone of today's mobile and satellite communications networks, radio frequency (RF) components and circuits are incorporated into everything that transmits or receives a radio wave, such as mobile phones, radio, WiFi, and walkie talkies. RF Circuit Design, Second Edition immerses practicing and aspiring industry professionals in the complex world of RF design. Completely restructured and reorganized with new content, end-of-chapter exercises, illustrations, and an appendix, the book presents integral information in three complete sections: Part One explains the different methodologies between RF and digital circuit design and covers voltage and power transportation, impedance matching in narrow-band case and wide-band case, gain of a raw device, measurement, and grounding. It also goes over equipotentiality and current coupling on ground surface, as well as layout and packaging, manufacturability of product design, and radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC). Part Two includes content on the main parameters and system analysis in RF circuit design, the fundamentals of differential pair and common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR), Balun, and system-on-a-chip (SOC). Part Three covers low-noise amplifier (LNA), power amplifier (PA), voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), mixers, and tunable filters. RF Circuit Design, Second Edition is an ideal book for engineers and managers who work in RF circuit design and for courses in electrical or electronic engineering. |
| rf ic layout techniques: CMOS RF Modeling, Characterization and Applications M. Jamal Deen, Tor A. Fjeldly, 2002 CMOS technology has now reached a state of evolution, in terms of both frequency and noise, where it is becoming a serious contender for radio frequency (RF) applications in the GHz range. Cutoff frequencies of about 50 GHz have been reported for 0.18 æm CMOS technology, and are expected to reach about 100 GHz when the feature size shrinks to 100 nm within a few years. This translates into CMOS circuit operating frequencies well into the GHz range, which covers the frequency range of many of today's popular wireless products, such as cell phones, GPS (Global Positioning System) and Bluetooth. Of course, the great interest in RF CMOS comes from the obvious advantages of CMOS technology in terms of production cost, high-level integration, and the ability to combine digital, analog and RF circuits on the same chip. This book discusses many of the challenges facing the CMOS RF circuit designer in terms of device modeling and characterization, which are crucial issues in circuit simulation and design. |
| rf ic layout techniques: High-Frequency Integrated Circuits Sorin Voinigescu, 2013-02-28 A transistor-level, design-intensive overview of high speed and high frequency monolithic integrated circuits for wireless and broadband systems from 2 GHz to 200 GHz, this comprehensive text covers high-speed, RF, mm-wave, and optical fibre circuits using nanoscale CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, and III-V technologies. Step-by-step design methodologies, end-of chapter problems, and practical simulation and design projects are provided, making this an ideal resource for senior undergraduate and graduate courses in circuit design. With an emphasis on device-circuit topology interaction and optimization, it gives circuit designers and students alike an in-depth understanding of device structures and process limitations affecting circuit performance. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Design Of Cmos Rf Integrated Circuits And Systems Kiat Seng Yeo, Manh Anh Do, Chirn Chye Boon, 2010-03-24 This book provides the most comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the latest circuit design developments in RF CMOS technology. It is a practical and cutting-edge guide, packed with proven circuit techniques and innovative design methodologies for solving challenging problems associated with RF integrated circuits and systems. This invaluable resource features a collection of the finest design practices that may soon drive the system-on-chip revolution. Using this book's state-of-the-art design techniques, one can apply existing technologies in novel ways and to create new circuit designs for the future. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Layout Design and Verification Tatsuo Ohtsuki, 1986 Very Good,No Highlights or Markup,all pages are intact. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Three-Dimensional Integrated Circuit Design Vasilis F. Pavlidis, Ioannis Savidis, Eby G. Friedman, 2017-07-04 Three-Dimensional Integrated Circuit Design, Second Eition, expands the original with more than twice as much new content, adding the latest developments in circuit models, temperature considerations, power management, memory issues, and heterogeneous integration. 3-D IC experts Pavlidis, Savidis, and Friedman cover the full product development cycle throughout the book, emphasizing not only physical design, but also algorithms and system-level considerations to increase speed while conserving energy. A handy, comprehensive reference or a practical design guide, this book provides effective solutions to specific challenging problems concerning the design of three-dimensional integrated circuits. Expanded with new chapters and updates throughout based on the latest research in 3-D integration: - Manufacturing techniques for 3-D ICs with TSVs - Electrical modeling and closed-form expressions of through silicon vias - Substrate noise coupling in heterogeneous 3-D ICs - Design of 3-D ICs with inductive links - Synchronization in 3-D ICs - Variation effects on 3-D ICs - Correlation of WID variations for intra-tier buffers and wires - Offers practical guidance on designing 3-D heterogeneous systems - Provides power delivery of 3-D ICs - Demonstrates the use of 3-D ICs within heterogeneous systems that include a variety of materials, devices, processors, GPU-CPU integration, and more - Provides experimental case studies in power delivery, synchronization, and thermal characterization |
| rf ic layout techniques: CMOS: MIXED-SIGNAL CIRCUIT DESIGN R. Jacob Baker, 2008-06 Special Features: · Written by the author of the best-seller, CMOS: Circuit Design, Layout, and Simulation· Fills a hole in the technical literature for an advanced-tutorial book on mixed-signal circuit design from a circuit designer's point of view· Presents more advance topics, and will be an excellent companion to the first volume About The Book: This book will fill a hole in the technical literature for an advanced-tutorial book on mixed-signal circuit design. There are no competitors in this area. Mixed-signal design is performed in industry by a select few gurus . The techniques can be found in hard-to-digest technical papers. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Fast Techniques for Integrated Circuit Design Mikael Sahrling, 2019-08-15 Learn how to use estimation techniques to solve real-world IC design problems and accelerate design processes with this practical guide. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Antenna-on-Chip: Design, Challenges, and Opportunities Hammad M. Cheema, Atif Shamim, Fatima Khalid, 2021-06-30 Antennas are essential part of every wireless communication system. The increasing trend of applications in the radio frequency (RF) and millimeter wave frequency spectrum has reduced the antenna sizes to only a few millimeters, which makes it practical for on-chip implementations. Integrated Circuit (IC) designers who have traditionally remained isolated from antenna design now need to understand its design process and trade-offs. This comprehensive resource addresses the challenges, benefits and trade-offs of on-chip antenna implementation. It presents practical design and integration considerations of the IC and antenna combination and how both ends of the system can be utilized in a complimentary way. The book includes on-chip antenna layout considerations, layout for testability and various methods of their characterization. A look at the future trends and utilization of on-chip antennas for different applications concludes the book. |
| rf ic layout techniques: MicroSystem Based on SiP Technology Suny Li, 2022-05-28 This book is a comprehensive SiP design guide book. It is divided into three parts: concept and technology, design and simulation, project and case, for a total of 30 chapters. In Part one, the author proposes some new original concepts and thoughts, such as Function Density Law,Si3P and 4D integration. Part one also covers the latest technology of SiP and Advanced Packaging. Part two covers the latest SiP and Advanced Packaging design and simulation technologies, such as wire bonding, multi-step cavity, chip stacking, 2.5D TSV, 3D TSV, RDL, Fan- In, Fan-Out, Flip Chip, Embedded Passive, Embedded Chip, RF design, Rigid-Flex design, 4D SiP design, Multi-layout project and Team design, as well as SI, PI, thermal simulation, electrical verification and physical verification. Based on a real design case, part three introduces the design, simulation and implementation methods of different types of SiP, which has a -important reference significance for the research and development of SiP projects. This book comprehensively and deeply expounds the latest development, design ideas and design methods of contemporary SiP technology from three aspects: concept and technology, design and simulation, project and case. Through the detailed introduction of new concepts, design methods, actual projects and cases, this book describes the whole process of SiP products from the beginning of conception to the final realization and makes readers benefit from it. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Using Artificial Neural Networks for Analog Integrated Circuit Design Automation João P. S. Rosa, Daniel J. D. Guerra, Nuno C. G. Horta, Ricardo M. F. Martins, Nuno C. C. Lourenço, 2019-12-11 This book addresses the automatic sizing and layout of analog integrated circuits (ICs) using deep learning (DL) and artificial neural networks (ANN). It explores an innovative approach to automatic circuit sizing where ANNs learn patterns from previously optimized design solutions. In opposition to classical optimization-based sizing strategies, where computational intelligence techniques are used to iterate over the map from devices’ sizes to circuits’ performances provided by design equations or circuit simulations, ANNs are shown to be capable of solving analog IC sizing as a direct map from specifications to the devices’ sizes. Two separate ANN architectures are proposed: a Regression-only model and a Classification and Regression model. The goal of the Regression-only model is to learn design patterns from the studied circuits, using circuit’s performances as input features and devices’ sizes as target outputs. This model can size a circuit given its specifications for a single topology. The Classification and Regression model has the same capabilities of the previous model, but it can also select the most appropriate circuit topology and its respective sizing given the target specification. The proposed methodology was implemented and tested on two analog circuit topologies. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Practical ESD Protection Design Albert Wang, 2022-01-06 An authoritative single-volume reference on the design and analysis of ESD protection for ICs Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a major reliability challenge to semiconductors, integrated circuits (ICs), and microelectronic systems. On-chip ESD protection is a vital to any electronic products, such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices. Practical ESD Protection Design provides comprehensive and systematic guidance on all major aspects of designs of on-chip ESD protection for integrated circuits (ICs). Written for students and practicing engineers alike, this one-stop resource covers essential theories, hands-on design skills, computer-aided design (CAD) methods, characterization and analysis techniques, and more on ESD protection designs. Detailed chapters examine an array of topics ranging from fundamental to advanced, including ESD phenomena, ESD failure analysis, ESD testing models, ESD protection devices and circuits, ESD design layout and technology effects, ESD design flows and co-design methods, ESD modelling and CAD techniques, and future ESD protection concepts. Based on the author’s decades of design, research and teaching experiences, Practical ESD Protection Design: • Features numerous real-world ESD protection design examples • Emphasizes on ESD protection design techniques and procedures • Describes ESD-IC co-design methodology for high-performance mixed-signal ICs and broadband radio-frequency (RF) ICs • Discusses CAD-based ESD protection design optimization and prediction using both Technology and Electrical Computer-Aided Design (TCAD/ECAD) simulation • Addresses new ESD CAD algorithms and tools for full-chip ESD physical design verification • Explores the disruptive future outlook of ESD protection Practical ESD Protection Design is a valuable reference for industrial engineers and academic researchers in the field, and an excellent textbook for electronic engineering courses in semiconductor microelectronics and integrated circuit designs. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Introducing Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD) Chinmay K. Maiti, 2017-03-16 This might be the first book that deals mostly with the 3D technology computer-aided design (TCAD) simulations of major state-of-the-art stress- and strain-engineered advanced semiconductor devices: MOSFETs, BJTs, HBTs, nonclassical MOS devices, finFETs, silicon-germanium hetero-FETs, solar cells, power devices, and memory devices. The book focuses on how to set up 3D TCAD simulation tools, from mask layout to process and device simulation, including design for manufacturing (DFM), and from device modeling to SPICE parameter extraction. The book also offers an innovative and new approach to teaching the fundamentals of semiconductor process and device design using advanced TCAD simulations of various semiconductor structures. The simulation examples chosen are from the most popular devices in use today and provide useful technology and device physics insights. To extend the role of TCAD in today’s advanced technology era, process compact modeling and DFM issues have been included for design–technology interface generation. Unique in approach, this book provides an integrated view of silicon technology and beyond—with emphasis on TCAD simulations. It is the first book to provide a web-based online laboratory for semiconductor device characterization and SPICE parameter extraction. It describes not only the manufacturing practice associated with the technologies used but also the underlying scientific basis for those technologies. Written from an engineering standpoint, this book provides the process design and simulation background needed to understand new and future technology development, process modeling, and design of nanoscale transistors. The book also advances the understanding and knowledge of modern IC design via TCAD, improves the quality in micro- and nanoelectronics R&D, and supports the training of semiconductor specialists. It is intended as a textbook or reference for graduate students in the field of semiconductor fabrication and as a reference for engineers involved in VLSI technology development who have to solve device and process problems. CAD specialists will also find this book useful since it discusses the organization of the simulation system, in addition to presenting many case studies where the user applies TCAD tools in different situations. |
| rf ic layout techniques: CMOS Low Noise Amplifiers for Single and Multiband Applications: A Comprehensive Design Approach Norlaili Mohd Noh, Farshad Eshghabadi, Arjuna Marzuki, 2023-10-11 This book provides comprehensive knowledge, aimed at practicing integrated circuit design engineer or researcher, to learn and design a low noise amplifier (LNA) for single and multiband applications. The content is structured in a way so that even a beginner can follow the design method easily. This book features the following characteristics: different types of LNA designs (with key building blocks) are discussed, and detailed analysis is given for each LNA design, which covers from the fundamental and principal knowledge to the justification of the design approach. Detailed design approaches are using 180 nm and 130nm CMOS technologies, purposely presented in this manner to give exposure to the design of LNA under different technologies. The LNAs in this book are designed for GSM, WCDMA and WLAN standards, but the same method can be used for other frequencies of operation. Comprehensive analyses on the extreme or corner condition effects are highlighted. Besides, detailed derivation of equations relating to the parameters of the LNA’s performance metrics help LNA designers in understanding how the performance metrics of the LNA can be optimized to meet the desired specification. Electromagnetic analyses using Sonnet, an electromagnetic tool able to replace the conventional post-layout simulation with resistance and capacitance parasitic extraction for more accurate frequency performance prediction are presented. The electromagnetic method is proposed to be used in the LNA design as it can accurately predict the LNA’s performance before tape-out for first-pass fabrication. MATLAB codes are provided to generate important S-parameters and noise figure values. |
| rf ic layout techniques: SiP System-in-Package Design and Simulation Suny Li (Li Yang), 2017-07-12 An advanced reference documenting, in detail, every step of a real System-in-Package (SiP) design flow Written by an engineer at the leading edge of SiP design and implementation, this book demonstrates how to design SiPs using Mentor EE Flow. Key topics covered include wire bonding, die stacks, cavity, flip chip and RDL (redistribution layer), Embedded Passive, RF design, concurrent design, Xtreme design, 3D real-time DRC (design rule checking), and SiP manufacture. Extensively illustrated throughout, System in Package Design and Simulation covers an array of issues of vital concern for SiP design and fabrication electronics engineers, as well as SiP users, including: Cavity and sacked dies design FlipChip and RDL design Routing and coppering 3D Real-Time DRC check SiP simulation technology Mentor SiP Design and Simulation Platform Designed to function equally well as a reference, tutorial, and self-study, System in Package Design and Simulation is an indispensable working resource for every SiP designer, especially those who use Mentor design tools. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Advances in Semiconductor Technologies An Chen, 2022-10-11 Advances in Semiconductor Technologies Discover the broad sweep of semiconductor technologies in this uniquely curated resource Semiconductor technologies and innovations have been the backbone of numerous different fields: electronics, online commerce, the information and communication industry, and the defense industry. For over fifty years, silicon technology and CMOS scaling have been the central focus and primary driver of innovation in the semiconductor industry. Traditional CMOS scaling has approached some fundamental limits, and as a result, the pace of scientific research and discovery for novel semiconductor technologies is increasing with a focus on novel materials, devices, designs, architectures, and computer paradigms. In particular, new computing paradigms and systems—such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things—have the potential to unlock unprecedented power and application space. Advances in Semiconductor Technologies provides a comprehensive overview of selected semiconductor technologies and the most up-to-date research topics, looking in particular at mainstream developments in current industry research and development, from emerging materials and devices, to new computing paradigms and applications. This full-coverage volume gives the reader valuable insights into state-of-the-art advances currently being fabricated, a wide range of novel applications currently under investigation, and a glance into the future with emerging technologies in development. Advances in Semiconductor Technologies readers will also find: A comprehensive approach that ensures a thorough understanding of state-of-the-art technologies currently being fabricated Treatments on all aspects of semiconductor technologies, including materials, devices, manufacturing, modeling, design, architecture, and applications Articles written by an impressive team of international academics and industry insiders that provide unique insights into a wide range of topics Advances in Semiconductor Technologies is a useful, time-saving reference for electrical engineers working in industry and research, who are looking to stay abreast of rapidly advancing developments in semiconductor electronics, as well as academics in the field and government policy advisors. |
| rf ic layout techniques: CMOS RFIC Design Principles Robert Caverly, 2007 CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) is a key digital integrated circuit technology that is widely used throughout the wireless communications industry. This resource offers guidance on designing CMOS RF integrated circuits. It provides design details on elemental and advanced CMOS RF circuits. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Op Amps for Everyone Ron Mancini, 2003 The operational amplifier (op amp) is the most versatile and widely used type of analog IC, used in audio and voltage amplifiers, signal conditioners, signal converters, oscillators, and analog computing systems. Almost every electronic device uses at least one op amp. This book is Texas Instruments' complete professional-level tutorial and reference to operational amplifier theory and applications. Among the topics covered are basic op amp physics (including reviews of current and voltage division, Thevenin's theorem, and transistor models), idealized op amp operation and configuration, feedback theory and methods, single and dual supply operation, understanding op amp parameters, minimizing noise in op amp circuits, and practical applications such as instrumentation amplifiers, signal conditioning, oscillators, active filters, load and level conversions, and analog computing. There is also extensive coverage of circuit construction techniques, including circuit board design, grounding, input and output isolation, using decoupling capacitors, and frequency characteristics of passive components. The material in this book is applicable to all op amp ICs from all manufacturers, not just TI. Unlike textbook treatments of op amp theory that tend to focus on idealized op amp models and configuration, this title uses idealized models only when necessary to explain op amp theory. The bulk of this book is on real-world op amps and their applications; considerations such as thermal effects, circuit noise, circuit buffering, selection of appropriate op amps for a given application, and unexpected effects in passive components are all discussed in detail. *Published in conjunction with Texas Instruments *A single volume, professional-level guide to op amp theory and applications *Covers circuit board layout techniques for manufacturing op amp circuits. |
| rf ic layout techniques: RF Technologies: A Comprehensive Guide Pasquale De Marco, Embark on an enlightening journey into the captivating world of radio frequency (RF) technologies with this comprehensive guide, meticulously crafted for an American audience. Discover the intricacies of RF technologies and their profound impact on modern communication and beyond. Delve into the fundamental principles of RF technologies, unraveling the mysteries of the electromagnetic spectrum and signal modulation techniques. Explore the diverse applications of RF technologies that have revolutionized the way we communicate, from mobile phones and Bluetooth to radar systems and satellite communication. Witness the historical evolution of RF technologies and gain insights into the cutting-edge advancements shaping their future. Master the art of RF circuit design, delving into the intricacies of RF components, matching techniques, and impedance control. Conquer the challenges of amplifier design and configurations, exploring oscillator circuits and frequency generation. Grasp the importance of noise considerations and minimization techniques to optimize RF circuit performance. Journey into the realm of RF power amplifiers, examining the various classes of power amplifiers and their comparative advantages. Discover the techniques employed to enhance efficiency, mitigate linearity and distortion issues, and effectively manage thermal considerations. Gain insights into the design considerations that ensure optimal performance of RF power amplifiers. Navigate the complexities of RF filters and duplexers, understanding the different types of RF filters and their design methodologies. Explore the architectures and performance metrics of duplexers, delving into tuning and adjustment techniques to optimize their effectiveness. Comprehend the applications of RF filters and duplexers in various communication systems. Unravel the secrets of RF antennas and propagation, gaining insights into fundamental antenna theory and the key characteristics that define antenna performance. Discover the diverse types of antennas and their applications, delving into antenna arrays and beamforming techniques. Explore the mechanisms of propagation and path loss calculations to understand how RF signals travel through different environments. Embark on a voyage through RF test and measurement techniques, mastering the art of RF signal generation and analysis. Comprehend the techniques employed for power measurement, spectrum analysis, and signal quality assessment. Learn about impedance and scattering parameter measurements, gaining insights into antenna range testing and characterization. Venture into the realm of RF systems and applications, exploring the architectures and design considerations of RF systems. Gain an overview of wireless communication systems, unraveling the intricacies of radar systems and satellite communication technologies. Discover emerging RF applications and trends that are shaping the future of connectivity and innovation. Confront the challenges of RF interference and noise, delving into the sources and mechanisms of RF interference. Explore the techniques employed to mitigate interference and minimize noise, comprehending the significance of noise figure and noise temperature. Discover noise reduction techniques in RF systems, learning about shielding and grounding practices for effective noise control. Explore the fascinating world of RF integrated circuits (RFICs), understanding their advantages and the methodologies employed in RFIC design. Discover the architectures and building blocks of RFICs, delving into the fabrication processes and packaging techniques used in their production. Uncover the diverse applications of RFICs in modern electronics, witnessing their impact on communication, computing, and sensing technologies. As we conclude our exploration of RF technologies, we embark on a journey into their future, peering into the trends and developments that are shaping their evolution. Discover the role of RF technologies in 5G and beyond, delving into cognitive radio and spectrum management techniques. Explore the potential of RF energy harvesting and wireless power transfer, envisioning a future where RF technologies seamlessly power our devices. Witness the integration of RF technologies in IoT and smart devices, transforming industries and creating a more interconnected world. If you like this book, write a review! |
| rf ic layout techniques: Design and Modeling of Inductors, Capacitors and Coplanar Waveguides at Tens of GHz Frequencies Naser Pour Aryan, 2014-08-28 This book describes the basic principles of designing and modelling inductors, MIM capacitors and coplanar waveguides at frequencies of several tens of GHz. The author explains the design and modelling of key, passive elements, such as capacitors, inductors and transmission lines that enable high frequency MEMS operating at frequencies in the orders of tens of GHz. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Speeding-Up Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuit Sizing with Neural Networks João L. C. P. Domingues, Pedro J. C. D. C. Vaz, António P. L. Gusmão, Nuno C. G. Horta, Nuno C. C. Lourenço, Ricardo M. F. Martins, 2023-03-20 In this book, innovative research using artificial neural networks (ANNs) is conducted to automate the sizing task of RF IC design, which is used in two different steps of the automatic design process. The advances in telecommunications, such as the 5th generation broadband or 5G for short, open doors to advances in areas such as health care, education, resource management, transportation, agriculture and many other areas. Consequently, there is high pressure in today’s market for significant communication rates, extensive bandwidths and ultralow-power consumption. This is where radiofrequency (RF) integrated circuits (ICs) come in hand, playing a crucial role. This demand stresses out the problem which resides in the remarkable difficulty of RF IC design in deep nanometric integration technologies due to their high complexity and stringent performances. Given the economic pressure for high quality yet cheap electronics and challenging time-to-market constraints, there is an urgent need for electronic design automation (EDA) tools to increase the RF designers’ productivity and improve the quality of resulting ICs. In the last years, the automatic sizing of RF IC blocks in deep nanometer technologies has moved toward process, voltage and temperature (PVT)-inclusive optimizations to ensure their robustness. Each sizing solution is exhaustively simulated in a set of PVT corners, thus pushing modern workstations’ capabilities to their limits. Standard ANNs applications usually exploit the model’s capability of describing a complex, harder to describe, relation between input and target data. For that purpose, ANNs are a mechanism to bypass the process of describing the complex underlying relations between data by feeding it a significant number of previously acquired input/output data pairs that the model attempts to copy. Here, and firstly, the ANNs disrupt from the most recent trials of replacing the simulator in the simulation-based sizing with a machine/deep learning model, by proposing two different ANNs, the first classifies the convergence of the circuit for nominal and PVT corners, and the second predicts the oscillating frequencies for each case. The convergence classifier (CCANN) and frequency guess predictor (FGPANN) are seamlessly integrated into the simulation-based sizing loop, accelerating the overall optimization process. Secondly, a PVT regressor that inputs the circuit’s sizing and the nominal performances to estimate the PVT corner performances via multiple parallel artificial neural networks is proposed. Two control phases prevent the optimization process from being misled by inaccurate performance estimates. As such, this book details the optimal description of the input/output data relation that should be fulfilled. The developed description is mainly reflected in two of the system’s characteristics, the shape of the input data and its incorporation in the sizing optimization loop. An optimal description of these components should be such that the model should produce output data that fulfills the desired relation for the given training data once fully trained. Additionally, the model should be capable of efficiently generalizing the acquired knowledge in newer examples, i.e., never-seen input circuit topologies. |
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| rf ic layout techniques: Portable Electronics: World Class Designs John Donovan, 2009-03-12 All the design and development inspiration and direction an electronics engineer needs in one blockbuster book! John Donovan, Editor-in Chief, Portable Design has selected the very best electronic design material from the Newnes portfolio and has compiled it into this volume. The result is a book covering the gamut of electronic design from design fundamentals to low-power approaches with a strong pragmatic emphasis. In addition to specific design techniques and practices, this book also discusses various approaches to solving electronic design problems and how to successfully apply theory to actual design tasks. The material has been selected for its timelessness as well as for its relevance to contemporary electronic design issues. Contents:Chapter 1 System Resource Partitioning and Code OptimizationChapter 2 Low Power Design Techniques, Design Methodology, and ToolsChapter 3 System-Level Approach to Energy ConservationChapter 4 Radio Communication BasicsChapter 5 Applications and TechnologiesChapter 6 RF Design ToolsChapter 7 On Memory Systems and Their DesignChapter 8 Storage in Mobile Consumer Electronics DevicesChapter 9 Analog Low-Pass FiltersChapter 10 Class A AmplifiersChapter 11 MPEG-4 and H.264Chapter 12 Liquid Crystal Displays - Hand-picked content selected by John Donovan, Editor-in Chief, Portable Design - Proven best design practices for low-power, storage, and streamlined development - Case histories and design examples get you off and running on your current project |
| rf ic layout techniques: VLSI and Hardware Implementations using Modern Machine Learning Methods Sandeep Saini, Kusum Lata, G.R. Sinha, 2021-12-31 Machine learning is a potential solution to resolve bottleneck issues in VLSI via optimizing tasks in the design process. This book aims to provide the latest machine-learning–based methods, algorithms, architectures, and frameworks designed for VLSI design. The focus is on digital, analog, and mixed-signal design techniques, device modeling, physical design, hardware implementation, testability, reconfigurable design, synthesis and verification, and related areas. Chapters include case studies as well as novel research ideas in the given field. Overall, the book provides practical implementations of VLSI design, IC design, and hardware realization using machine learning techniques. Features: Provides the details of state-of-the-art machine learning methods used in VLSI design Discusses hardware implementation and device modeling pertaining to machine learning algorithms Explores machine learning for various VLSI architectures and reconfigurable computing Illustrates the latest techniques for device size and feature optimization Highlights the latest case studies and reviews of the methods used for hardware implementation This book is aimed at researchers, professionals, and graduate students in VLSI, machine learning, electrical and electronic engineering, computer engineering, and hardware systems. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Wireless Communications Circuits and Systems Institution of Electrical Engineers, 2004 This book examines integrated circuits, systems and transceivers for wireless and mobile communications. It covers the most recent developments in key RF, IF, analogue, mixed-signal components and single-chip transceivers in CMOS technology. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Design of Very High-Frequency Multirate Switched-Capacitor Circuits Seng-Pan U, Rui Paulo Martins, José Epifânio da Franca, 2006 Design of Very High-Frequency Multirate Switched-Capacitor Circuits presents the theory and the corresponding CMOS implementation of the novel multirate sampled-data analog interpolation technique which has its great potential on very high-frequency analog frond-end filtering due to its inherent dual advantage of reducing the speed of data-converters and DSP core together with the specification relaxation of the post continuous-time filtering. This technique completely eliminates the traditional phenomenon of sampled-and-hold frequency-shaping at the lower input sampling rate. Also, in order to tackle physical IC imperfections at very high frequency, the state-of-the-art circuit design and layout techniques for high-speed Switched-Capacitor (SC) circuits are comprehensively discussed: -Optimum circuit architecture tradeoff analysis -Simple speed and power trade-off analysis of active elements -High-order filtering response accuracy with respect to capacitor-ratio mismatches -Time-interleaved effect with respect to gain and offset mismatch -Time-interleaved effect with respect to timing-skew and random jitter with non-uniformly holding -Stage noise analysis and allocation scheme -Substrate and supply noise reduction -Gain-and offset-compensation techniques -High-bandwidth low-power amplifier design and layout -Very low timing-skew multiphase generation Two tailor-made optimum design examples in CMOS are presented. The first one achieves a 3-stage 8-fold SC interpolating filter with 5.5MHz bandwidth and 108MHz output sampling rate for a NTSC/PAL CCIR 601 digital video at 3 V. Another is a 15-tap 57MHz SC FIR bandpass interpolating filter with 4-fold sampling rate increase to 320MHz and the first-time embedded frequency band up-translation for DDFS system at 2.5V. The corresponding chip prototype achieves so far the highest operating frequency, highest filter order and highest center frequency with highest dynamic range under the lowest supply voltage when compared to the previously reported high-frequency SC filters in CMOS. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Advances in Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits for Wireless Systems: Modeling and Design Technologies Marzuki, Arjuna, Rahim, Ahmad Ismat Abdul, Loulou, Mourad, 2011-08-31 Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) is an electronic device that is widely used in all high frequency wireless systems. In developing MMIC as a product, understanding analysis and design techniques, modeling, measurement methodology, and current trends are essential.Advances in Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits for Wireless Systems: Modeling and Design Technologies is a central source of knowledge on MMIC development, containing research on theory, design, and practical approaches to integrated circuit devices. This book is of interest to researchers in industry and academia working in the areas of circuit design, integrated circuits, and RF and microwave, as well as anyone with an interest in monolithic wireless device development. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Analog Integrated Circuit Design Automation Ricardo Martins, Nuno Lourenço, Nuno Horta, 2016-07-20 This book introduces readers to a variety of tools for analog layout design automation. After discussing the placement and routing problem in electronic design automation (EDA), the authors overview a variety of automatic layout generation tools, as well as the most recent advances in analog layout-aware circuit sizing. The discussion includes different methods for automatic placement (a template-based Placer and an optimization-based Placer), a fully-automatic Router and an empirical-based Parasitic Extractor. The concepts and algorithms of all the modules are thoroughly described, enabling readers to reproduce the methodologies, improve the quality of their designs, or use them as starting point for a new tool. All the methods described are applied to practical examples for a 130nm design process, as well as placement and routing benchmark sets. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Charge-Based MOS Transistor Modeling Christian C. Enz, Eric A. Vittoz, 2006-08-21 Modern, large-scale analog integrated circuits (ICs) are essentially composed of metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) transistors and their interconnections. As technology scales down to deep sub-micron dimensions and supply voltage decreases to reduce power consumption, these complex analog circuits are even more dependent on the exact behavior of each transistor. High-performance analog circuit design requires a very detailed model of the transistor, describing accurately its static and dynamic behaviors, its noise and matching limitations and its temperature variations. The charge-based EKV (Enz-Krummenacher-Vittoz) MOS transistor model for IC design has been developed to provide a clear understanding of the device properties, without the use of complicated equations. All the static, dynamic, noise, non-quasi-static models are completely described in terms of the inversion charge at the source and at the drain taking advantage of the symmetry of the device. Thanks to its hierarchical structure, the model offers several coherent description levels, from basic hand calculation equations to complete computer simulation model. It is also compact, with a minimum number of process-dependant device parameters. Written by its developers, this book provides a comprehensive treatment of the EKV charge-based model of the MOS transistor for the design and simulation of low-power analog and RF ICs. Clearly split into three parts, the authors systematically examine: the basic long-channel intrinsic charge-based model, including all the fundamental aspects of the EKV MOST model such as the basic large-signal static model, the noise model, and a discussion of temperature effects and matching properties; the extended charge-based model, presenting important information for understanding the operation of deep-submicron devices; the high-frequency model, setting out a complete MOS transistor model required for designing RF CMOS integrated circuits. Practising engineers and circuit designers in the semiconductor device and electronics systems industry will find this book a valuable guide to the modelling of MOS transistors for integrated circuits. It is also a useful reference for advanced students in electrical and computer engineering. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization of Integrated Circuits K. Antreich, R. Bulirsch, A. Gilg, P. Rentrop, 2012-12-06 In November 2001 the Mathematical Research Center at Oberwolfach, Germany, hosted the third Conference on Mathematical Models and Numerical Simulation in Electronic Industry. It brought together researchers in mathematics, electrical engineering and scientists working in industry. The contributions to this volume try to bridge the gap between basic and applied mathematics, research in electrical engineering and the needs of industry. |
| rf ic layout techniques: CMOS Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Arjuna Marzuki, 2020-05-12 The purpose of this book is to provide a complete working knowledge of the Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) analog and mixed-signal circuit design, which can be applied for System on Chip (SOC) or Application-Specific Standard Product (ASSP) development. It begins with an introduction to the CMOS analog and mixed-signal circuit design with further coverage of basic devices, such as the Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) with both long- and short-channel operations, photo devices, fitting ratio, etc. Seven chapters focus on the CMOS analog and mixed-signal circuit design of amplifiers, low power amplifiers, voltage regulator-reference, data converters, dynamic analog circuits, color and image sensors, and peripheral (oscillators and Input/Output [I/O]) circuits, and Integrated Circuit (IC) layout and packaging. Features: Provides practical knowledge of CMOS analog and mixed-signal circuit design Includes recent research in CMOS color and image sensor technology Discusses sub-blocks of typical analog and mixed-signal IC products Illustrates several design examples of analog circuits together with layout Describes integrating based CMOS color circuit |
| rf ic layout techniques: UWB Ian Oppermann, Matti Hämäläinen, Jari Iinatti, 2004-10-15 Over the past 20 years UWB has been used for radar, sensing, military communications and niche applications. However, since the FCC ruling in 2002, which allowed the commercial operation of UWB for data communications, UWB has changed dramatically. Implementation oriented, this volume explores the fundamentals of UWB technology with particular emphasis on impulse radio (IR) techniques. It explains the key physical layer aspects of UWB technology, especially in communications and in control applications, and examines the multiple access (MAC) issues which are emerging as a hot area for practical UWB systems. Offers practical information about implementation Addresses issues of modulation possibilities, appropriate circuits for UWB, an example circuit design, MAC protocol issues and use of UWB for positioning applications Includes a literature survey examining books, articles and conference papers presenting the basic features of UWB technology and current systems Features a patent database search providing a historical perspective to the state-of-the-art technology UWB Theory and Applications will be indispensable to researchers interested in the practical issues of UWB technology and realistic assumptions of UWB, as well as engineers interested in implementing UWB devices. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Mixed Analog-digital Vlsi Devices And Technology Yannis Tsividis, 2002-08-19 Improve your circuit-design potential with this expert guide to the devices and technology used in mixed analog-digital VLSI chips for such high-volume applications as hard-disk drives, wireless telephones, and consumer electronics. The book provides you with a critical understanding of device models, fabrication technology, and layout as they apply to mixed analog-digital circuits.You will learn about the many device-modeling requirements for analog work, as well as the pitfalls in models used today for computer simulators such as Spice. Also included is information on fabrication technologies developed specifically for mixed-signal VLSI chips, plus guidance on the layout of mixed analog-digital chips for a high degree of analog-device matching and minimum digital-to-analog interference.This reference book features an intuitive introduction to MOSFET operation that will enable you to view with insight any MOSFET model — besides thorough discussions on valuable large-signal and small-signal models.Filled with practical information, this first-of-its-kind book will help you grasp the nuances of mixed-signal VLSI-device models and layout that are crucial to the design of high-performance chips. |
| rf ic layout techniques: Dissertation Abstracts International , 2008 |
AN629: Si4460/61/63/64/67/68 RF ICs Layout Design Guide
For the versions of RF Pico Boards using the Si4463/64/68 RF ICs (i.e., +20 dBm PA) with CLE and SWC type Split TX/RX and Direct Tie type matchings, general layout guidelines similar to …
Antenna Design and RF Layout Guidelines - Infineon …
AN91445 explains antenna design in simple terms and provides guidelines for RF component selection, matching network design, and layout design.
RF Basics Design Guide - Microchip Technology
when designing RF products are discussed, along with hints and guidelines for creating the most cost-effective, high performance RF-enabled applications possible.
Layout Review Techniques for Low Power RF Designs
illustrates important RF PCB design concepts for a successful RF PCB layout. It provides steps to lay out an RF PCB and review the final design before sending it to the manufacturer. These …
AN 1200.04 Application Note RF Design Guidelines: PCB …
This application note describes step by step techniques for ensuring the correct PCB layout and subsequent design optimization steps for each circuit block of the RF integrated circuit …
Introduction to CMOS RF Integrated Circuits Design - SJTU
RF Receiver sensitivity: quantifies the ability to respond to a weak signal. Defined as the minimum detectable signal power level, satisfying the requirement of the specified signal-to-noise...
General Layout Guidelines for RF and Mixed-Signal PCBs
Abstract: This application note provides guidelines and suggestions for RF printed-circuit board (PCB) design and layout, including some discussion of mixed-signal applications.
ECE 413/513 RADIO FREQUENCY IC DESIGN - University of …
• Radio Frequency (RF) Transceivers: Basics and Architectures • Fundamentals: • Two-port networks • Distortion and Noise • Matching, Smith Chart use • RF Link budget analysis • High …
RF Design Techniques Design and Manufacturing - EMA …
Ernie has worked with various PCB layouts, schematic capture, analog simulation, and signal integrity analysis tools and is especially interested in integrating these tools into a design …
Atmel AT02865: RF Layout with Microstrip - Microchip …
Unbalanced and balanced (differential) microstrip techniques are discussed for 4-layer PCBs using FR-4. Other design topics include PCB stack-up and ground layer practice, QA and PCB …
RF IC and System Design EE619 –Spring 2013 - IIT Bombay
Shalabh Gupta (IIT Bombay) EE619 –RF IC and System Design Lecture 1 (Jan 09, 2013) Slide # 8 Topics covered •Overview of modulation formats and modulation/detection techniques: From …
Technology Options for RF IC - nishanchettri.com
Solution : Bias the gate through a resistor – allows the gate to be bootstrapped with incoming signal – improve linearity Bias the substrate through a L-C tank – allows the substrate to be …
General Layout Guidelines for RF and Mixed-Signal PCBs
This application note provides guidelines and suggestions for RF printed-circuit board (PCB) design and layout, including some discussion of mixed-signal applications, such as digital, …
AN685: Layout Design Guide for the Si4455/435x RF ICS
Guidelines for Layout Design when Using the Si4455 RF IC. Examples shown in this section are based upon the layout of the 4355-PRXB434M (4355CPRXB434M) pico board. The schematic …
High-Speed Layout Guidelines - Texas Instruments
High-Speed Layout Guidelines The goal is to reduce EMI to meet the requirements given by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) or the International Special Committee on Radio …
Review: Machine learning techniques in analog/RF integrated …
employment of ML techniques in analog/RF electronic design automation (EDA) tools boosts the performance of such tools. In this paper, we summarize the recent research and present a …
Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits and Systems
RF circuit design is a multi-disciplinary field where a deep knowledge of analog integrated circuits, as well as communication theory, signal processing, electromagnetics, and microwave …
Design Of Cmos Rf Integrated Circuits And Systems - Niger …
provides the most comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the latest circuit design developments in RF CMOS technology. It is a practical and cutting-edge guide, packed with proven circuit …
Atmel AT11309: Advanced RF Layout with Altium - Microchip …
When laying out Atmel® RF devices like ATSAMR21 or ATmega256RFR2, there are several uncommon techniques that are required to succeed. Management of multiple ground-planes, …
Advanced Analog Integrated Circuits Layout - University of …
Layout for Matching 1.Unit elements – E.g. equal W and L (use arrays for ratios) 2.Large area – Reduces random variations – But more susceptible to gradients – Beware of increased parasitics …
AN629: Si4460/61/63/64/67/68 RF ICs Layout Design Guide …
For the versions of RF Pico Boards using the Si4463/64/68 RF ICs (i.e., +20 dBm PA) with CLE and SWC type Split TX/RX and Direct Tie type matchings, general layout guidelines similar to those of …
Antenna Design and RF Layout Guidelines - Infineon …
AN91445 explains antenna design in simple terms and provides guidelines for RF component selection, matching network design, and layout design.
RF Basics Design Guide - Microchip Technology
when designing RF products are discussed, along with hints and guidelines for creating the most cost-effective, high performance RF-enabled applications possible.
Layout Review Techniques for Low Power RF Designs
illustrates important RF PCB design concepts for a successful RF PCB layout. It provides steps to lay out an RF PCB and review the final design before sending it to the manufacturer. These …
AN 1200.04 Application Note RF Design Guidelines: PCB …
This application note describes step by step techniques for ensuring the correct PCB layout and subsequent design optimization steps for each circuit block of the RF integrated circuit …
Introduction to CMOS RF Integrated Circuits Design - SJTU
RF Receiver sensitivity: quantifies the ability to respond to a weak signal. Defined as the minimum detectable signal power level, satisfying the requirement of the specified signal-to-noise...
General Layout Guidelines for RF and Mixed-Signal PCBs
Abstract: This application note provides guidelines and suggestions for RF printed-circuit board (PCB) design and layout, including some discussion of mixed-signal applications.
ECE 413/513 RADIO FREQUENCY IC DESIGN - University of …
• Radio Frequency (RF) Transceivers: Basics and Architectures • Fundamentals: • Two-port networks • Distortion and Noise • Matching, Smith Chart use • RF Link budget analysis • High …
RF Design Techniques Design and Manufacturing - EMA …
Ernie has worked with various PCB layouts, schematic capture, analog simulation, and signal integrity analysis tools and is especially interested in integrating these tools into a design …
Atmel AT02865: RF Layout with Microstrip - Microchip …
Unbalanced and balanced (differential) microstrip techniques are discussed for 4-layer PCBs using FR-4. Other design topics include PCB stack-up and ground layer practice, QA and PCB …
RF IC and System Design EE619 –Spring 2013 - IIT Bombay
Shalabh Gupta (IIT Bombay) EE619 –RF IC and System Design Lecture 1 (Jan 09, 2013) Slide # 8 Topics covered •Overview of modulation formats and modulation/detection techniques: From …
Technology Options for RF IC - nishanchettri.com
Solution : Bias the gate through a resistor – allows the gate to be bootstrapped with incoming signal – improve linearity Bias the substrate through a L-C tank – allows the substrate to be …
General Layout Guidelines for RF and Mixed-Signal PCBs
This application note provides guidelines and suggestions for RF printed-circuit board (PCB) design and layout, including some discussion of mixed-signal applications, such as digital, analog, and …
AN685: Layout Design Guide for the Si4455/435x RF ICS
Guidelines for Layout Design when Using the Si4455 RF IC. Examples shown in this section are based upon the layout of the 4355-PRXB434M (4355CPRXB434M) pico board. The schematic …
High-Speed Layout Guidelines - Texas Instruments
High-Speed Layout Guidelines The goal is to reduce EMI to meet the requirements given by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) or the International Special Committee on Radio …
Review: Machine learning techniques in analog/RF integrated …
employment of ML techniques in analog/RF electronic design automation (EDA) tools boosts the performance of such tools. In this paper, we summarize the recent research and present a …
Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits and Systems
RF circuit design is a multi-disciplinary field where a deep knowledge of analog integrated circuits, as well as communication theory, signal processing, electromagnetics, and microwave …
Design Of Cmos Rf Integrated Circuits And Systems - Niger …
provides the most comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the latest circuit design developments in RF CMOS technology. It is a practical and cutting-edge guide, packed with proven circuit …
Atmel AT11309: Advanced RF Layout with Altium - Microchip …
When laying out Atmel® RF devices like ATSAMR21 or ATmega256RFR2, there are several uncommon techniques that are required to succeed. Management of multiple ground-planes, …
