Up convert LO reject Mixer used in RF transceiver applications

Overview

RFUD01C (UPC Mixer) is LO reject Mixer used in RF transceiver applications. The process used to design UPC Mixer is 0.1um GaAs pHEMT. This is singly balanced resistive Mixer. The IF+ and IF ports are connected to an off-chip IF Balun. The LO is applied to a balun to generate the required 180 phase shift at the transistor gates. DC bias gate is applied to gate of resistive mixer which improves LO rejection, IIP3 and CG as well. Results are shown in datasheet with all parasitics & coupling effects at desired frequency

Key Features

RF Frequency: 24-30 GHz
IF Frequency: 2-6 GHz
LO Frequency: 26-36 GHz
Conversion Loss of 8 dB over 24 to 30 GHz Bandwidth
IIP3 of +15 dBm with min LO power
Die size: 1.15 mm x 2.15 mm

Benefits

Good conversion loss
Min LO power
Low cost
Porting: IP can be ported to 65nm Si / CMOS node

Block Diagram

Applications

5G mobile system
Satellite Communication
Point to point communication system
Radar

Deliverables

Schematic and Net List
Abstract Model (.lib file)
Layout View (Optional)
Behavioral Model (Circuit & EM Simulation)
Extracted View (Optional)
GDSII
DRC, LVS, Antenna report
Test bench with saved configuration (Optional)
Documentation

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node

Win Semiconductor, 100 nm GaAs pHEMT process

Maturity

IC design and layout is complete, to be fabricated soon

Availability

Now

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