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Vendor:
NTLab
Category:
Filters
1 to 200 MHz 3rd order low-pass filter with frequency adjustment system
The cell is based on 3rd order Butterworth low-pass filter (LPF) with cut-of frequency adjustment in a wide range.
Overview
The cell is based on 3rd order Butterworth low-pass filter (LPF) with cut-of frequency adjustment in a wide range. There are 2 modes for cut-off frequency programming: manual and automatically. The generator is used to control filter cut-off frequency in an automatic mode. Oscillator oscillation frequency correlates with cut-off frequency which can be fixed by digital code LPF_ctrl<6:0>.
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.
It is possible to use several LPF with one generator for multichannel systems.
The block is fabricated on SMIC CMOS 0.18 um technology.
Key features
- SMIC CMOS 0.18 um
- Wide cut-off frequency adjustment range (1 MHz…200 MHz)
- Low group delay time ripple vs. frequency (3.5 ns)
- Low pass filter cut-off frequency adjustment system (LPF CFAS)
- There are 4 operation modes
- No external components required
- Portable to other technologies (upon request)
Block Diagram
180SMIC_LPF_05 block diagram
Applications
- Intermediate frequency signal processing
- Navigation systems including multisystems
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_LPF_05
Vendor
NTLab
Type
Silicon IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
Lithuania
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