An X-band low-power CMOS low noise amplifier with transformer inter-stage matching networks

Jeng Han Tsai, Wang Long Huang, Cheng Yen Lin, Ruei An Chang

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Abstract

This paper presents a low-power low noise amplifier (LNA) using standard 0.18-μm CMOS technology for X-band satellite receiver applications. Two-stage common source configuration with transformer matching network is chosen to achieve low power, low noise, and compact size while maintaining reasonable gain performance. The measured small signal gain is 13.4 dB at 11 GHz with low power consumption of 4.8 mW from a 1 V supply voltage. The chip size is 0.44 mm2 . With noise match at the first stage, the measured noise figure (NF) of the LNA is 3.41 dB at 11 GHz. Compared to previously reported X-band LNA in 0.18-μm CMOS process, the presented LNA demonstrates the highest FOM.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Microwave Week 2014
Subtitle of host publicationConnecting the Future, EuMW 2014 - Conference Proceedings; EuMC 2014: 44th European Microwave Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1468-1471
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9782874870354
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014 Dec 15
Event2014 44th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2014 - Held as Part of the 17th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2014 - Rome, Italy
Duration: 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 9

Publication series

NameEuropean Microwave Week 2014: Connecting the Future, EuMW 2014 - Conference Proceedings; EuMC 2014: 44th European Microwave Conference

Other

Other2014 44th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2014 - Held as Part of the 17th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2014
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period2014/10/062014/10/09

Keywords

  • CMOS
  • X-band
  • low noise amplifier (LNA)
  • radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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