Title :
A linear class AB single-ended to differential transconverter suitable for RF circuits
Author :
Durec, J. ; Main, E.
Author_Institution :
Motorola Inc., Tempe, AZ, USA
Abstract :
A novel circuit topology is presented which converts a single-ended signal into differential output currents with improved linearity. This cell operates in class AB, allowing an output current greater than the quiescent current. A configuration which allows for the nulling of the third order distortion is derived and the implications of third order nulling on third order intermodulation is explained. Measured results of this cell implemented in 0.4 /spl mu/m silicon-bipolar technology is presented.
Keywords :
UHF amplifiers; UHF integrated circuits; UHF mixers; bipolar analogue integrated circuits; electric distortion; intermodulation; 0.4 micron; RF circuits; Si; Si bipolar technology; circuit topology; differential output currents; linear class AB single-ended to differential transconverter; single-ended to differential transconverter; third order distortion nulling; third order intermodulation; Circuit noise; Circuit topology; Harmonic distortion; Intermodulation distortion; Linearity; Power amplifiers; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Transconductance; Transfer functions;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1996., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3246-6
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1996.511215
