Amplifier linearization promotes efficiency in multi-carrier WCDMA basestation
Amplifier linearization promotes efficiency in multi-carrier WCDMA basestation
Vendor:
NTLab
Category:
Amplifier
1550 to 1610 MHz low-noise amplifier
180TSMC_LNA_08 a low noise amplifier (LNA) is usually used as the first stage of receivers and is characterized by low noise figu…
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)
Block Diagram
180TSMC_LNA_08 block diagram
Applications
- Front-end HF signal amplification in receivers
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 | 180nm | BCDG2 | Silicon Proven |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
180TSMC_LNA_08
Vendor
NTLab
Type
Silicon IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
Lithuania
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What is 1550 to 1610 MHz low-noise amplifier?
1550 to 1610 MHz low-noise amplifier is a Amplifier IP core from NTLab listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tsmc Silicon Proven.
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