Title :
Optimal design of detectors and video amplifiers in silicon monolithic integrated sensor systems
Author :
Rasshofer, R.H. ; Herb, A. ; Biebl, E.R.
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Hochfrequenztech., Tech. Univ. Munchen, Germany
Abstract :
In this paper, we discuss general design guidelines for the integration of silicon integrated rectifying antennas (rectennas) with CMOS detector amplifiers. We examine the optimal choice of bias current levels for the detecting diode and compare two different types of video amplifier circuits in respect of their noise behavior. Furthermore, we show optimal design values and expected performance data for low noise CMOS and bipolar video opamps available on the market today.
Keywords :
MIMIC; active antennas; elemental semiconductors; integrated circuit noise; millimetre wave detectors; radar antennas; radar detection; silicon; video amplifiers; CMOS detector amplifiers; Si; bias current levels; expected performance data; integrated rectifying antennas; noise behavior; opamps; video amplifiers; Detectors; Impedance; Millimeter wave radar; Noise figure; Noise level; Noise measurement; Rectennas; Schottky diodes; Sensor systems; Silicon;
Conference_Titel :
Silicon Monolithic Integrated Circuits in RF Systems, 1998. Digest of Papers. 1998 Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5288-2
DOI :
10.1109/SMIC.1998.750224