What is 24GHz VCO in SiGe?
24GHz VCO in SiGe is a Oscillator IP core from Pacific MicroCHIP Corp. listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tower.
Vendor:
Pacific MicroCHIP Corp.
Category:
Oscillator
24GHz VCO in SiGe
The PMCC_VCO20G /24G /25G /26G /30G is a set of fully differential high speed VCOs covering 20GHz … 30GHz frequency range, design…
Overview
The PMCC_VCO20G /24G /25G /26G /30G is a set of fully differential high speed VCOs covering 20GHz … 30GHz frequency range, designed using Jazz SiGe120 (SBC18HX) process. Differential architecture ensures substrate and power supply noise immunity. Macro features optional 50 Ohm terminated buffers at its output. Built-in power-down mode enables power saving in case when block is not operated. Operation frequencies, I/O signal levels, control functions and features can be customized upon special agreement.
Key features
- Center frequency (GHz): 20, 24, 25, 26, 30
- Tuning range: 10%
- Tuning voltage input: 0 … +3.3V
- Phase noise: -105dBc @ 1MHz offset
- Supply voltage: 3.3V ±5%
- Power consumption: 90mW
- Fully differential architecture
- Layout area: 220 x 320 um
Benefits
- Frequency Synthesizers
- VSAT Radio
- Point-to-Point/Multi-point Radio
- Test Equipment & Industrial Controls
- Military End-Use
- Automotive Radar
- 100Gb Ethernet
What’s Included?
- GDS II file
- Netlist for Spectre simulation
- Layout and Schematic (DRC & LVS) verification reports
- Complete macro datasheet
- Macro integration/application notes
- Design kit and software related information
- Optional deliverables are:
- Library containing entire hierarchy of macro schematic and layout cells
- Extracted views containing parasitic components from layout
- Verilog-A model replicating macro functionally
- Simulation test-benches
- Optional components specific to macro: biasing, specialized I/Os, glue-logic, transmission lines etc.
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower | 180nm | SL | — |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
PMCC_VCO24G
Vendor
Pacific MicroCHIP Corp.
Type
Silicon IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
USA
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