Voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) is the generator that can be tuned over a wide range of frequencies by applying a control voltage to it.
VCO frequency tuning range: 953...1536 MHz.
The block is fabricated on TSMC 0.18 um SiGe technology.
953 to 1536 MHz Voltage-controlled oscillator
Overview
Key Features
- TSMC BiCMOS SiGe 180 nm
- Low phase noise
- Wide frequency range
- Adjustable output amplitude
- Low current consumption
- Portable to other technologies (upon request)
Applications
- Phase-locked loop synthesizer
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 BiCMOS SiGe 180 nm
Maturity
Silicon proven
Availability
Now
TSMC
Silicon Proven:
180nm