10GHz to 15GHz broadband wireless microwave transceiver front-end

Overview

The WEA1015T130G is a complete broadband wireless microwave transceiver front-end operating in the frequency band spanning from 10 GHz to 15 GHz. Implemented in a GF Silicon Germanium 8XP process it integrates an upconverter mixer, a two stage PA driver with Gain Control, an IQ LO driver an envelope detector and a bandgap reference.

Key Features

  • Signal Envelope Detector
  • Linear-in-dB Continuous Gain Control
  • Broadband Baseband Bandwidth
  • Transmit Power Control Function
  • Programmable Bias
  • Supply Voltage 2.5 V & 3.3 V
  • Consumption (@3.3 V) 150 mA
  • Consumption (@2.5 V) 110 mA

Block Diagram

10GHz to 15GHz broadband wireless microwave transceiver front-end Block Diagram

Applications

  • Microwave Backhaul
  • Satellite Communications

Deliverables

  • GDSII, Database, SystemVerilog Models

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node
GLOBALFOUNDRIES 130nm SiGe GFUS8XP
Maturity
silicon proven
Availability
Silicon proven in GF 8XP Easily ported to higher frequencies
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