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
1571.3 to 1606.4 MHz Mixer
The cell includes matched input, intermediate and output buffers with gain control, separated quadrature mixers and polyphase fil…
Overview
The cell includes matched input, intermediate and output buffers with gain control, separated quadrature mixers and polyphase filter. Quadrature mixer is based on Gilbert cells and converts RF frequency to a low intermediate frequency (IF). Polyphase filter is used to block image
frequency signal. Buffer amplifiers are used to improve qualitative characteristics, reduce input signals and improve output signals, reduce rejection, harmonic and intermodulation distortions.
The block is fabricated on SMIC CMOS 0.18 um technology.
Key features
- SMIC CMOS 0.18 um
- Adjusted gain
- Build-in matched input
- Reference current 10 uA
- Supply voltage 1.8 V
- Temperature compensation
- Adding of build-in 1.8 V voltage regulator available
- Portable to other technologies (upon request)
Block Diagram
180SMIC_MIX_02 block diagram
Applications
- Mobile devices
- Navigation receiver
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_MIX_02
Vendor
NTLab
Type
Silicon IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
Lithuania
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