Vendor: Weasic Microelectronics Category: RF Transceiver

9.125 GHz to 10.375 GHz Fractional–N Synthesizer, FMCW Radar Linear Chirp Generator

The WEA910S22G is a PLL-based high performance frequency synthesizer implemented in 22FDX FD-SOI process with integrated multifun…

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Overview

The WEA910S22G is a PLL-based high performance frequency synthesizer implemented in 22FDX FD-SOI process with integrated multifunction chirp frequency generator. It generates a 10 GHz fundamental frequency and various frequency ramps with integrated VCO utilizing a 64band autocalibration system. The synthesizer is powered by a 1.5 V and 0.8 V supplies. The WEA910S22G occupies a silicon area of 3150 um x 700 um (2.2 mm2). It exhibits high performance, high integration and flexibility for automotive RADAR applications.

Key features

  • Low phase Noise PLL
  • Differential reference input 300 MHz - 700 MHz
  • 0.8 V PLL Supply - 1.5 V VCO Supply
  • 24 bits Programmable order MASH (1st /2nd /3rd )
  • Banerjee Figure of Merit: -217 dB
  • Programmable Active and Passive Loop Filter with high/low loop bandwidth mode
  • LC-VCO with 64 bands
  • Automatic Band Selection System
  • Output Frequency 9.125 GHz - 10.375 GHz
  • 125 MHz tuning range per Band, Lock time <1 us, Chirp ramp < 10 us, FM Chirp Linearity error < 1%
  • Typical In-band noise -100 dBc/Hz
  • Area: 3150 um x 700 um (2.2 mm2 )

Block Diagram

Applications

  • Chirp Generator for Radar Applications

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Silicon Options

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Specifications

Identity

Part Number
WEA910S22G
Vendor
Weasic Microelectronics

Provider

Weasic Microelectronics
HQ: Greece
Weasic develops and markets mmWave Analog and Mixed-Signal IP for 5G backhaul, Automotive RADARs and Satellite Radios. Weasic’s world class design team has a strong record of successfully delivering first-pass silicon for the most challenging design specifications in performance, power consumption and silicon area. Weasic’s IP is in production with multiple customers world-wide, including some of the largest names in the industry sectors we serve. Weasic was founded in 2014 and is based in Athens, Greece.

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