Active frequency-multiplier design using CAD

Author

Klymyshyn, David M. ; Ma, Zhen

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Sask., Canada

Volume

51

Issue

4

fYear

2003

fDate

4/1/2003 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1377

Lastpage

1385

Abstract

A tutorial paper on active frequency multiplier design is presented. Rough calculations for a ×2 multiplier using classical theory are developed and used as a starting point for implementation with nonlinear computer-aided design (CAD) software. The power of the nonlinear CAD software for visualizing and understanding concepts important to frequency multiplier design, and also for optimization of critical design parameters is demonstrated through realistic examples. Important design considerations for higher order multipliers are discussed, including design of output termination circuitry for a ×4 multiplier at 28 GHz.

Keywords

MMIC frequency convertors; circuit CAD; circuit optimisation; field effect MMIC; frequency multipliers; integrated circuit design; 28 GHz; FET multipliers; active frequency-multiplier; critical design parameters; multiplier design; nonlinear CAD software; optimization; output termination circuitry; Circuits; Design automation; Design optimization; Frequency; Microwave FETs; Millimeter wave communication; Millimeter wave technology; Signal design; Signal generators; Visualization;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9480

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TMTT.2003.809183

Filename

1193155