Author :
Taddiken, B. ; Ezell, W. ; Mumper, E. ; Clayton, K. ; Douglass, J. ; Birleson, V. ; Esquivel, J. ; Werther, O. ; Schneider, A. ; Bolton, J. ; White, B. ; Dawe, G. ; Lafuente, M. ; Richter, K. ; Michon, J. ; Ruiz, J. ; Norsworthy, J.
Abstract :
Market requirements and implementation of the first broadband tuner on a chip are described. This IC is built in a 0.8-/spl mu/m BICMOS process and includes the entire signal path as well as integrated PLLs. The architecture and design are discussed at the block and transistor levels. Measured results are shown.
Keywords :
BiCMOS integrated circuits; cable television; high definition television; modems; telecommunication standards; tuning; 0.8 micron; BICMOS process; HDTV; broadband tuner; cable modem; integrated PLLs; legacy analog standards; signal path; Coils; Filters; HDTV; Image converters; Manufacturing; Modems; Radio frequency; Solid state circuits; TV; Tuners;
