X波段宽带单片低噪声放大器

从获取放大器的等噪声系数圆最大半径的角度来进行电路设计,设计了工作于X波段9～14GHz的宽带低噪声单片放大器,采用法国OMMIC公司的0.2μmGaAsPHEMT工艺(fT=60GHz)研制了芯片。在片测试结果为在9～14GHz,噪声系数<2.5dB,最小噪声系数在10.4GHz为2.0dB,功率增益在所需频段9～14GHz大于21dB,输入回波损耗<-10dB,输出回波损耗<-6dB。在11.5GHz,输出1dB压缩点功率为19dBm。     

一种应用于脉冲超宽带接收机的高增益LNA

基于SMIC 0.13 μm CMOS工艺,设计了一种应用于脉冲超宽带无线通信系统接收机的高增益低噪声放大器(LNA)。该LNA工作在6~9 GHz频段,单端输入,差分输出,采用电容交叉耦合与电流复用技术提高了增益,实现了低功耗性能。仿真结果表明,LNA电路工作在7.5 GHz中心频率时,增益高达46 dB,噪声系数为3.05 dB,输入端回波损耗为－12.5 dB,输出端回波损耗为－16.7 dB,在1.2 V电源供电下的核心消耗功耗为16 mW,核心电路面积仅为0.5 mm²。     

X波段GaN MMIC低噪声放大器设计

采用SiC衬底0.25 μm AlGaN/GaN高电子迁移率晶体管(HEMT)工艺,研制了一款X波段GaN单片微波集成电路(MMIC)低噪声放大器(LNA).放大器采用三级级联拓扑,第一级采用源极电感匹配,在确保良好的输入回波损耗的同时优化放大器噪声系数;第三级采用电阻电容串联负反馈匹配,在尽量降低噪声系数的前提下,保证良好的增益平坦度、输出端口回波损耗以及输出功率.在片测试表明,在10 V漏级电压、-2 V栅极电压偏置下,放大器静态电流为60 mA,8～12 GHz内增益为22.5 dB,增益平坦度为±1.2 dB,输入输出回波损耗均优于-11 dB,噪声系数小于1.55 dB,1 dB增益压缩点输出功率大于11.9 dBm,其芯片尺寸为2.2 mm×1.1 mm.装配测试表明,噪声系数典型值小于1.6 dB,可承受33 dBm连续波输入功率.该X波段GaN低噪声放大器与高功率放大器工艺兼容,可以实现多功能集成,具有广阔的工程应用前景.     

2dB噪声系数的Ka波段宽带高增益单片低噪声放大器

报道了一种基于商用0.15um赝配高电子迁移率晶体管工艺的单片低噪声放大器,工作频率范围为23~36GHz.它采用自偏置结构.对晶体管栅宽进行了优化设计减小栅极电阻,以得到低的噪声系数.采用吸收回路和加电阻电容网络的直流偏置结构提高电路稳定性,用多谐振点方法和负反馈技术扩展带宽.测试结果表明,其噪声系数低于2.0dB,在31GHz处,噪声系数仅为1.6dB.在整个工作频带范崮内,增益大于26dB,输入回波损耗大于11dB,输出回波损耗大于13dB.36GHz处的ldB压缩点输出功率为14dBm.芯片尺寸为2.4mm×1mm.     

2dB噪声系数的Ka波段宽带高增益单片低噪声放大器

报道了一种基于商用0.15um赝配高电子迁移率晶体管工艺的单片低噪声放大器,工作频率范围为23~36GHz.它采用自偏置结构.对晶体管栅宽进行了优化设计减小栅极电阻,以得到低的噪声系数.采用吸收回路和加电阻电容网络的直流偏置结构提高电路稳定性,用多谐振点方法和负反馈技术扩展带宽.测试结果表明,其噪声系数低于2.0dB,在31GHz处,噪声系数仅为1.6dB.在整个工作频带范崮内,增益大于26dB,输入回波损耗大于11dB,输出回波损耗大于13dB.36GHz处的ldB压缩点输出功率为14dBm.芯片尺寸为2.4mm×1mm.     

12 Gb/s GaAs PHEMT跨阻抗前置放大器

采用0.5 μ m GaAs PHEMT工艺研制了一种单电源偏置光接收机跨阻抗前置放大器.放大器-3dB带宽约为9.5GHz;在50MHz~7.5GHz范围内,跨阻增益为43.5±1.5dB Ω ,输入输出回波损耗均小于-10dB;带内噪声系数在4dB~6.5dB之间,由此得到的最小等效输入噪声电流密度约为17.6pA/ Hz ;输入12Gb/s NRI伪随机序列时,放大器输出眼图清晰,眼开良好.     

3.1～10.6 GHz低功耗超宽带低噪声放大器

采用TSMC 0.18 μm CMOS工艺库,设计并验证了一种应用于3.1～10.6 GHz频段的超宽带低噪声放大器。该放大器分为两级:采用跨导增强技术的共栅结构作为输入级,实现了输入阻抗匹配,提高了增益并降低了噪声;第二级是放大输出级,由两个共源放大管和源跟随器缓冲管构成,并采用两级电流复用配置将它们连接在一起,不但对信号进行了二次放大,降低了功耗,而且实现了输出匹配。仿真结果表明,在3.1～10.6 GHz频带范围内,放大器增益为14.8 dB,增益平坦度为SymbolqB@0.6 dB,噪声系数介于2.9～4.5 dB,输入和输出的回波损耗均优于-11 dB,1 dB压缩点为-20.8 dBm,在1.8 V电压下,静态功耗仅为8.99 mW。     

一种S波段平衡式限幅低噪声放大器的设计

介绍了一种小型化平衡式限幅低噪声放大器。该放大器采用Lange桥平衡结构,在实现低噪声的同时,保证了小电压驻波比;在3.0～3.5GHz频带内,噪声系数小于1.3dB,输入输出驻波系数小于1.3,增益大于27dB,平坦度±0.6dB以内,输出1dB压缩点大于12dBm。该放大器能够承受最大5W的连续波功率输入,且大功率输入时的驻波系数小于1.3。     

一款25~45 GHz宽带MMIC低噪声放大器

基于砷化镓(GaAs)赝晶型高电子迁移率晶体管(PHEMT)工艺,研制了一款25~45 GHz宽带单片微波集成电路(MMIC)低噪声放大器。该放大器采用三级级联的双电源结构,前两级在确保良好的输入回波损耗的同时优化了放大器的噪声;末级采用最大增益的匹配方式,保证了良好的增益平坦度、输出端口回波损耗以及输出功率。此外还对源电感和宽带匹配都进行了优化,实现了低噪声下的宽带输出。在片测试表明,在栅、漏偏置电压分别为-0.38 V和3 V,电流为60 mA的工作条件下,该放大器在25~45 GHz频带内噪声系数小于2 dB,增益为(22±1.5) dB,输入、输出电压驻波比典型值为2:1,1 dB增益压缩输出功率(P－1 dB)典型值为10 dBm。该低噪声放大器可以用于宽带毫米波收发系统。     

基于0.15 μm pHEMT的超宽带低噪声放大器

采用RC负反馈、源极电感负反馈等方法,设计并制作了一种基于MMIC技术的3~15 GHz超宽带低噪声放大器,在超宽带范围内实现了优良的回波损耗和平坦的高增益。采用0.15 μm GaAs pHEMT工艺进行设计,该放大器的芯片尺寸为2 mm×1 mm,直流功耗为200 mW。在片测试结果表明,带内增益高达28 dB,4~12 GHz带宽范围内的噪声系数低于2 dB,输入/输出回波损耗大于15 dB,测试结果与仿真结果十分吻合。该低噪声放大器可应用于S,C,X,Ku波段外差接收机以及毫米波、亚毫米波接收机的中频模块。     

Resolution Enhancement Technology:Integrated Process Solutions using OPC

DUV lithography, using the 248 nm wavelength, is a viable manufacturing option for devices with features at 130 nm and less. Given the low kl value of the lithography, integrated process development is a necessary method for achieving acceptable process latitude. The application of assist features for rule based OPC requires the simultaneous optimization of the mask, illumination optics and the resist.Described in this paper are the details involved in optimizing each of these aspects for line and space imaging.A reference pitch is first chosen to determine how the optics will be set. The ideal sigma setting is determined by a simple geometrically derived expression. The inner and outer machine settings are determined, in turn,with the simulation of a figure of merit. The maximum value of the response surface of this FOM occurs at the optimal sigma settings. Experimental confirmation of this is shown in the paper.Assist features are used to modify the aerial image of the more isolated images on the mask. The effect that the diffraction of the scattering bars (SBs) has on the image intensity distribution is explained. Rules for determining the size and placement of SBs are also given.Resist is optimized for use with off-axis illumination and assist features. A general explanation of the material' s effect is discussed along with the affect on the through-pitch bias. The paper culminates with the showing of the lithographic results from the fully optimized system.     

Cost-effective test solutions for smart card and other integrated flash applications

From its emergence in the late 1980s as a lower cost alternative to early EEPROM technologies, flash memory has evolved to higher densities and speedsand rapidly growing acceptance in mobile applications.In the process, flash memory devices have placed increased test requirements on manufacturers. Today, as flash device test grows in importance in China, manufacturers face growing pressure for reduced cost-oftest, increased throughput and greater return on investment for test equipment. At the same time, the move to integrated flash packages for contactless smart card applications adds a significant further challenge to manufacturers seeking rapid, low-cost test.     

Theoretical analysis of the relationship between the Brillouin gain coefficient and the strain in the optical-fiber sensors

The relation between the power of the Brillouin signal and the strain is one of the bases of the distributed fiber sensors of temperature and strain. The coefficient of the Bfillouin gain can be changed by the temperature and the strain that will affect the power of the Brillouin scattering. The relation between the change of the Brillouin gain coefficient and the strain is thought to be linear by many researchers. However, it is not always linear based on the theoretical analysis and numerical simulation. Therefore, errors will be caused if the relation between the change of the Brillouin gain coefficient and the strain is regarded as to be linear approximately for measuring the temperature and the strain. For this reason, the influence of the parameters on the Brillouin gain coefficient is proposed through theoretical analysis and numerical simulation.     

An improved parallel thinning algorithm with two subiterations

The parallel thinning algorithm with two subiterations is improved in this paper. By analyzing the notions of connected components and passes, a conclusion is drawn that the number of passes and the number of eight-connected components are equal. Then the expression of the number of eight-connected components is obtained which replaces the old one in the algorithm. And a reserving condition is proposed by experiments, which alleviates the excess deletion where a diagonal line and a beeline intersect. The experimental results demonstrate that the thinned curve is almost located in the middle of the original curve connectivelv with single pixel width and the processing speed is high.     

Novel fiber-optical interferometer with miniaturized probe for in-hole measurements

Today, micro-system technology and the development of new MEMS （Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems） are emerging rapidly. In order for this development to become a success in the long run, measurement systems have to ensure product quality. Most often, MEMS have to be tested by means of functionality or destructive tests. One reason for this is that there are no suitable systems or sensing probes available which can be used for the measurement of quasi inaccessible features like small holes or cavities. We present a measurement system that could be used for these kinds of measurements. The system combines a fiber optical, miniaturized sensing probe with low-coherence interferometry, so that absolute distance measurements with nanometer accuracy are possible.     

Development of the readout system for waveguide multilayer optical card

Waveguide multilayer optical card （WMOC） is a novel storage device of three-dimensional optical information. An advanced readout system fitting for the WMOC is introduced in this paper. The hardware mainly consists of the light source for reading, WMOC, motorized stages addressing unit, microscope imaging unit, CCD detecting unit and PC controlling ＆ processing unit. The movement of the precision motorized stage is controlled by the computer through Visual Basic （VB） language in software. A control panel is also designed to get the layer address and the page address through which the position of the motorized stages can be changed. The WMOC readout system is easy to manage and the readout result is directly displayed on computer monitor.     

Study of waveguide coupling efficiency in hybrid silicon lasers

This paper presents a new method to increase the waveguide coupling efficiency in hybrid silicon lasers. We find that the propagation constant of the InGaAsP emitting layer can be equal to that of the Si resonant layer through improving the design size of the InP waveguide. The coupling power achieves 42% of the total power in the hybrid lasers when the thickness of the bonding layer is 100 nm. Our result is very close to 50% of the total power reported by Intel when the thickness of the thin bonding layer is less than 5 nm. Therefore, our invariable coupling power technique is simpler than Intel＇s.     

Collinear phase-matching study of terahertz-wave generation via difference frequency mixed in GaAs and Inp

The collinearly phase-matching condition of terahertz-wave generation via difference frequency mixed in GaAs and InP is theoretically studied. In collinear phase-matching, the optimum phase-matching wave hands of these two crystals are calculated. The optimum phase-matching wave bands in GaAs and lnP are 0.95-1.38μm and 0.7-0.96μm respectively. The influence of the wavelength choice of the pump wave on the coherent length in THz-wave tuning is also discussed. The influence of the temperature alteration on the phase-matching and the temperature tuning properties in GaAs crystal are calculated and analyzed. It can serve for the following experiments as a theoretical evidence and a reference as well.     

Effects of the alloy compositions on the phonon-polaritons in ternary mixed crystals

Composition dependence of bulk and surface phonon-polaritons in ternary mixed crystals are studied in the framework of the modified random-element-isodisplacement model and the Bom-Huang approximation. The numerical results for Several Ⅱ - Ⅵ and Ⅲ- Ⅴ compound systems are performed, and the polariton frequencies as functions of the compositions for ternary mixed crystals AlxGa1-xAs, GaPxAS1-x, ZnSxSe1-x, GaAsxSb1-x, GaxIn1-xP, and ZnxCd1-xS as examples are given and discussed. The results show that the dependence of the energies of two branches of bulk phonon-polaritons which have phonon-like characteristics, and surface phonon-polaritons on the compositions of ternary mixed crystals are nonlinear and different from those of the corresponding binary systems.     

New insert layer structure OLEDs

An insert layer structure organic electroluminescent device（OLED） based on a new luminescent material （Zn（salen）） is fabricated. The configuration of the device is ITO/CuPc/NPD/Zn（salen）/Liq/LiF/A1/CuPc/NPD/Zn（salen）/Liq/LiF/A1. Effective insert electrode layers comprising LiF（1nm）/Al（5 nm） are used as a single semitransparent mirror, and bilayer cathode LiF（1 nm）/A1（100 nm） is used as a reflecting mirror. The two mirrors form a Fabry-Perot microcavity and two emissive units. The maximum brightness and luminous efficiency reach 674 cd/m^2 and 2.652 cd/A, respectively, which are 2.1 and 3.7 times higher than the conventional device, respectively. The superior brightness and luminous efficiency over conventional single-unit devices are attributed to microcavity effect.