High performance K-band active mixer using BiCMOS SiGe process |
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| Authors: | Viallon C. Graffeuil J. Parra T. |
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| Affiliation: | Lab. of Anal. & Archit. of Syst., Paul Sabatier Univ., Toulouse; |
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| Abstract: | A SiGe BiCMOS double-balanced down-converter is reported. As a consequence of its highly balanced configuration, this design achieves outstanding port-to-port isolation and results in a spurious-free IF output spectrum. Original RF/LO baluns, a simplified Gilbert mixer and 3D interconnections have been implemented on a compact single chip. Measurements confirm the suitability of this design for future millimetre-wave multimedia circuits |
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