Title :
A High Linearity Mixed Signal Down Converter IC for C-band Radar Receivers
Author :
Berg, Håkan ; Thiesies, Heiko ; Hertz, Marie ; Norling, Fredrik
Author_Institution :
Saab Microwave Syst., Goteborg
Abstract :
A mixed signal receiver IC for C-band radars is presented. The design work has been focused on spectral purity and miniaturization. Miniaturization is achieved by minimizing peripheral components and control signals using internal calibration data and temperature compensation tables stored in RAM on-chip. This allows for the packaged chip to be used with a minimum of. The chip is manufactured by Austria Microsystems in their 0.35 mum SiGe-BiCMOS process and utilizes digital IP-block included in the design kit.
Keywords :
BiCMOS integrated circuits; convertors; microwave receivers; radar receivers; random-access storage; 0.35 mum SiGe-BiCMOS process; Austria Microsystems; C-band radar receiver; RAM on-chip; SiGe; digital IP-block; high linearity mixed signal down converter IC; internal calibration data; miniaturization; random-access memory; size 0.35 mum; spectral purity; temperature compensation table; Calibration; Digital circuits; Linearity; Manufacturing processes; Microwave integrated circuits; Microwave technology; Packaging; Radar applications; Receiving antennas; Temperature control;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless Technologies, 2007 European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
978-2-87487-003-3
DOI :
10.1109/ECWT.2007.4404015
