Abstract
In this paper, first results of radio-frequency (RF) circuits processed in a novel silicon bipolar technology called silicon on anything (SOA) are presented. This technology was developed with the application of low-power, high-frequency circuits in mind. Three test ICs are discussed: a fully integrated 3.6-GHz voltage-controlled oscillator, a fully integrated 2.5-GHz diversity receiver front end, and an intermediate-frequency IC containing channel selectivity and demodulation circuits. Measurement results show that using this technology, significant power savings are possible for RF circuits
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2074-2079 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1998 |