Title :
A novel on-chip protection circuit for RFICs implemented in D-mode pHEMT technology
Author :
Muthukrishnan, Swaminathan ; Iversen, Christian ; Peachey, Nathaniel
Author_Institution :
RFMD, Greensboro
Abstract :
This paper presents development of novel circuitry that protects circuits developed in pHEMT technology with minimal impact on RF performance. Reduced on-state resistance, low parasitic capacitance, variable trigger voltage, and small physical size allow the protection circuit to be an attractive solution for ESD protection. Implementation of the circuit in a wideband low noise amplifier (LNA) is presented.
Keywords :
HEMT integrated circuits; capacitance; electrostatic discharge; low noise amplifiers; radiofrequency integrated circuits; trigger circuits; ESD protection; RFIC; d-mode PHEMT technology; low parasitic capacitance; on-chip protection circuit; on-state resistance; variable trigger voltage; wideband low noise amplifier; Broadband amplifiers; Circuit noise; Electrostatic discharge; Low-noise amplifiers; PHEMTs; Parasitic capacitance; Protection; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency integrated circuits; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
29th Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium, 2007. EOS/ESD
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-58537-136-5
DOI :
10.1109/EOSESD.2007.4401761
