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Vendor:
NTLab
Category:
Filters
11 to 25 MHz Band-pass filter
Bandpass filter (BPF) is two coupled circuits with capacitive external coupling.
Overview
Bandpass filter (BPF) is two coupled circuits with capacitive external coupling. There are two modes for cut-off frequency programming: manually or automatically. In automatic mode one of the circuits is used in an oscillator mode therewith the oscillation frequency correlates with the BPF central frequency.
BPF operates in narrowband (GPS) or wideband (Galileo) modes with a bandwidth of 3 MHz and 5 MHz, respectively.
There are 4 operation modes with different rated signal level under the same value of distortion. Greater level of signal corresponds to a higher current consumption.
The block is fabricated on SMIC CMOS 0.18 um technology.
Key features
- SMIC CMOS 0.18 um
- Wide cut-off frequency adjustment range (11 MHz…25 MHz)
- Programmable bandwidth
- Narrowband and wideband modes (3 MHz, 5 MHz)
- Automatic cut-off frequency adjustment system
- There are 4 operation modes
- No external components required
- Portable to other technologies (upon request)
Block Diagram
180SMIC_BPF_01 block diagram
Benefits
- Intermediate frequency signal processing
- Navigation systems
Applications
- Intermediate frequency signal processing
- Navigation systems
What’s Included?
- Schematic or NetList
- Abstract model (.lef and .lib files)
- Layout view (optional)
- Behavioral model (Verilog)
- Extracted view (optional)
- GDSII
- DRC, LVS, antenna report
- Test bench with saved configurations (optional)
- Documentation
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMIC | 180nm | G | Silicon Proven |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
180SMIC_BPF_01
Vendor
NTLab
Type
Silicon IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
NTLab
HQ:
Lithuania
NTLab is a vertically integrated microelectronics design center. It has 70+ experienced and qualified engineers.
NTLab specializes in the designing of mixed-signal and RF ICs and Systems-on-Chip. It has a wide range of own silicon-verified IP blocks: processor cores, interfaces, analog and high-frequency PHYs, etc., thus allowing customized design to be fast and predictable. In-company unique combination of competences in digital, analog and RF circuits and embedded software enables NTLab to participate in the projects that require deep research and utilize most sophisticated and advanced techniques: multi-system GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/NavIC(IRNSS)/QZSS/SBAS navigation, RF ID, wireless communications, etc. All designed ICs are provided with test and development tools, as well as with reference software.
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Frequently asked questions about filter IP cores
What is 11 to 25 MHz Band-pass filter?
11 to 25 MHz Band-pass filter is a Filters IP core from NTLab listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for smic Silicon Proven.
How should engineers evaluate this Filters?
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