Architecture and technology for multistandard transceivers

Author

Mattisson, Sven

Author_Institution

Ericsson Mobile Commun. AB, Sweden

fYear

2001

fDate

6/23/1905 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

82

Lastpage

85

Abstract

The challenges for multi-standard high-end and low-cost cellular handsets are discussed. The homodyne architecture is proven for dual-mode GSM handsets and is a promising candidate for combined GSM and UMTS handsets. The technology choices are limited to CMOS for the baseband and if this is to be used for RF as well important changes in the design-kit and process development has to take place. If these changes cannot be implemented, BiCMOS will be the preferred RF technology. Parametric yield and flexibility are also issues for single-chip transceivers

Keywords

BiCMOS integrated circuits; CMOS integrated circuits; UHF integrated circuits; cellular radio; integrated circuit technology; telephone sets; transceivers; BiCMOS technology; CMOS technology; RF technology; combined GSM/UMTS handsets; dual-mode GSM handsets; homodyne architecture; low-cost cellular handsets; multi-standard cellular handsets; multistandard transceivers; parametric yield; single-chip transceivers; 3G mobile communication; Baseband; BiCMOS integrated circuits; CMOS process; CMOS technology; GSM; Process design; Radio frequency; Telephone sets; Transceivers;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Bipolar/BiCMOS Circuits and Technology Meeting, Proceedings of the 2001

Conference_Location

Minneapolis, MN

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7019-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/BIPOL.2001.957862

Filename

957862