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
RF passive mixer
Device is used to transfer incoming useful intermediate-frequency signal (IF) to high frequencies (RF).
Overview
Device is used to transfer incoming useful intermediate-frequency signal (IF) to high frequencies (RF). Quadrature mixer consists of two double balanced passive mixers, their heterodyne frequencies has 90 degree shift. Scheme in the form of passive mixer provides low supply current and high linearity. Each mixer can be divided into three separated mixers, which phases of heterodyne frequencies have -45, 0, +45 degree shifts, what provides rejection of third and fifth harmonics of high-frequency signal (HR system).
Key features
- TSMC CMOS 65 nm
- High linearity
- Low power consumption
- Portable to other technologies (upon request)
Block Diagram
065TSMC_MIX_11 block diagram
Applications
- Receivers
- Transmitters
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSMC | 65nm | GP | Silicon Proven |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
065TSMC_MIX_11
Vendor
NTLab
Type
Silicon IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
Lithuania
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