RF front-ends for GSM mobile handsets continue down path of integration
RF front-ends for GSM mobile handsets continue down path of integration
Vendor:
NTLab
Category:
RF Front End
0.075 - 3 GHz quadrature former
This device is designed to generate a quadrature local oscillator signal.
Overview
This device is designed to generate a quadrature local oscillator signal. A quadrature generator circuit constructed in CMOS logic and consists of two converters ECL/CMOS, quadrature former with input frequency divider by 2 or 4, prescaler by 2, 4, 8, 16 and phase control block, with ability of fine tuning of output signal phase. To reduce phase noise output triggers are strobbed by high-frequency signal.
Key features
- TSMC CMOS 65 nm
- Output frequency range 0.075-3 GHz
- Input frequency division (by 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64)
- High accuracy of the phase control
- Output signal strobbing
Block Diagram
065TSMC_QF_03 block diagram
Applications
- Quadrature signal processing for mixer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSMC | 65nm | GP | Silicon Proven |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
065TSMC_QF_03
Vendor
NTLab
Type
Silicon IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
Lithuania
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