A 20% locking range and -125dBc/Hz phase noise quotient frequency synthesizer suitable for multiband millimeter-wave applications

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Abstract

This paper describes the design of a PLL-based and integer-N quotient frequency synthesizer (QFS) suitable for V, E and W multiband mm-wave applications. The complementary NMOS and PMOS dual-injection structure with independent gate bias and co-tuning technology are adopted to improve injection efficiency and extend frequency locking range of ILFD. The ameliorated pseudo-differential cascode structure is applied in buffer stages to enhance gain and stability performance. The frequency synthesizer, fabricated in low cost 0.13μm CMOS process, can provide over +1.5dBm output power at 50ohm load within a wide frequency range from 27.38 to 33.5GHz and the closed-loop phase noise of -111.25 to -110.2dBc/Hz at 10MHz offset from carrier frequency and -125dBc/Hz at 100MHz offset while drawing 70mA current (not including testing buffers) from 2.5V power supply.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, APMC 2015 - Proceedings
EditorsFan Meng, Wei Hong, Xiao-Wei Zhu, Guang-Qi Yang, Zhe Song
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479987658
DOIs
StatePublished - 18 Feb 2016
EventAsia-Pacific Microwave Conference, APMC 2015 - Nanjing, China
Duration: 6 Dec 20159 Dec 2015

Publication series

NameAsia-Pacific Microwave Conference Proceedings, APMC
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceAsia-Pacific Microwave Conference, APMC 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityNanjing
Period6/12/159/12/15

Keywords

  • Complementary metal oxide semiconductor
  • co-tune
  • dual-injection
  • frequency synthesizer
  • injection-locked frequency divider
  • mm-wave
  • multiband
  • phase noise
  • phase-locked loop
  • voltage-controlled oscillator

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