The paper introduces a new approach to design a multi-band distributed VCOs for modern TLC applications. The multi-band capability is achieved thanks to a novel tuning scheme based on the proposed "switched-cells tuning technique" able to fully exploit the potentialities of a distribute VCO. The design procedure is discussed. The simulated and measured characteristics of a first fully integrated four-band DVCO are reported, validating the capabilities of the presented approach.
Multi-standard/multi-band Distributed VCO based on the ”Switched-cells Tuning Technique” for SDR Applications / Cannone, F; Avitabile, Gianfranco; Cascella, D.. - In: IEEE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS PROCEEDINGS. - ISSN 0271-4302. - (2010), pp. 1991-1994. (Intervento presentato al convegno IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems: Nano-Bio Circuit Fabrics and Systems, ISCAS 2010 tenutosi a Paris, France nel May 30 - June 2, 2010) [10.1109/ISCAS.2010.5537097].
Multi-standard/multi-band Distributed VCO based on the ”Switched-cells Tuning Technique” for SDR Applications
AVITABILE, Gianfranco;
2010-01-01
Abstract
The paper introduces a new approach to design a multi-band distributed VCOs for modern TLC applications. The multi-band capability is achieved thanks to a novel tuning scheme based on the proposed "switched-cells tuning technique" able to fully exploit the potentialities of a distribute VCO. The design procedure is discussed. The simulated and measured characteristics of a first fully integrated four-band DVCO are reported, validating the capabilities of the presented approach.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
