1550 to 1610 MHz low-noise amplifier
Overview
180TSMC_LNA_08 a low noise amplifier (LNA) is usually used as the first stage of receivers and is characterized by low noise figure and high linearity. LNA consists of two stages. The first one is based on the circuit with common emitter. Two elements are needed to provide the input matching. Cascode MOS-transistor is applied for good isolation between the input and the output of the amplifier. The second stage is an amplifier with common collector (emitter follower) matching the output to 50 Ohm in the wide frequency range without using external elements.
Key Features
- TSMC 0.18 um SiGe BiCMOS
- Operating frequency range from 1550 to 1610 MHz
- High gain 20 dB
- Low noise figure
- Output matching to 50 Ohm
- Current source type: temperature dependent or temperature independent
- Portable to other technologies (upon request)
Applications
- Front-end HF signal amplification in receivers
Deliverables
- 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
Technical Specifications
Foundry, Node
TSMC 0.18 um SiGe BiCMOS
Maturity
Silicon proven
Availability
Now
TSMC
Silicon Proven:
180nm