Title :
Monolithic integration of a 5.3 GHz regenerative frequency divider using a standard bipolar technology
Author :
Derksen, R.H. ; Rein, H.-M. ; W¿¿rner, K.
Author_Institution :
Ruhr Universitÿt Bochum, Institut fÿr Elektronik, Bochum, West Germany
Abstract :
A monolithic microwave frequency divider IC with an operating range of 1.4¿5.3 GHz was developed and fabricated in a standard bipolar technology. The circuit operates on the principle of `regenerative frequency division¿. Compared to the most popular divider concepts based on a master-slave D-flip-flop, an almost twice as high input frequency can be divided, provided that the same technology is used. A further advantage is the low power consumption.
Keywords :
bipolar integrated circuits; frequency dividers; microwave integrated circuits; 1.4 GHz to 5.3 GHz; 5.3 GHz regenerative frequency divider; MIC; MMIC; SHF; low power consumption; monolithic microwave IC; standard bipolar technology;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19850736
