Vendor: NTLab Category: Oscillator

2.8 to 3.3 GHz Voltage controlled oscillator

Voltage–controlled oscillator (VCO) is the generator that can be tuned over a wide range of frequencies by applying a control vol…

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Overview

Voltage–controlled oscillator (VCO) is the generator that can be tuned over a wide range of frequencies by applying a control voltage to it. The device uses internal oscillation circuit and operates without external components. Frequency tuning range is defined by a control voltage of a build-in switched capacitor sections, and the built-in varicap is used for a fine adjustment.
The block is fabricated on SMIC CMOS 0.18 um technology.

Key features

  • SMIC CMOS 0.18 um
  • Wide frequency range (2.8…3.3 GHz)
  • Wide range of control voltage (300…1500 mV)
  • Built-in switched capacitor sections for VCO frequency adjustment
  • No external components required
  • Portable to other technologies (upon request)

Block Diagram

Applications

  • Phase-locked loop synthesizer
  • Functional signal generators

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_VCO_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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