Analysis and design of 20 GHz VCOs using cross-coupled differential pair and balanced colpitts topologies in SiGe:C BiCMOS technology

Jacques Verdier, José Cruz Núñez Pérez, Christian Gontrand

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Abstract

The design and analysis of fully integrated Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCO) for 20 GHz low cost and low power communication system is presented in this paper. Two differential topologies have been studied: balanced Colpitts VCO and LC-VCO using a cross-coupled differential pair. We have focussed on oscillation frequency, tuning range, phase noise, and output power optimization and buffer stage specifications. SiGe:C hetero-junction bipolar transistors of fT=55 GHz have been used and produced with a monolithic BiCMOS technology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Design and Technology of Integrated Systems in Nanoscale Era, DTIS'08
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Eventnternational Conference on Design and Technology of Integrated Systems in Nanoscale Era, DTIS'08 - Tozeur, Tunisia
Duration: 25 Mar 200827 Mar 2008

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Design and Technology of Integrated Systems in Nanoscale Era, DTIS'08

Conference

Conferencenternational Conference on Design and Technology of Integrated Systems in Nanoscale Era, DTIS'08
Country/TerritoryTunisia
CityTozeur
Period25/03/0827/03/08

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