Title :
Design and Analysis of a Transversal Filter RFIC in SiGe Technology
Author :
Kakani, Vasanth ; Dai, Fa Foster
Author_Institution :
Auburn Univ., Auburn
Abstract :
Filters are a critical component of every high-speed data communications system. Die area, power consumption, and RFIC integration are primary concerns for filter designers. The authors of this article have designed and fabricated a low-power analog filter with greatly reduced die area compared to passive delay lines. This transversal filter design has been realized in 47-GHz SiGe process technology.
Keywords :
logic design; logic testing; low-power electronics; microprocessor chips; radiofrequency filters; radiofrequency integrated circuits; transversal filters; RFIC integration; SiGe; SiGe process technology; die area; frequency 47 GHz; high-speed data communication system; low-power analog filter; passive delay line; power consumption; transversal filter design; Band pass filters; Delay; Finite impulse response filter; Germanium silicon alloys; Optical fiber polarization; Polarization mode dispersion; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency integrated circuits; Silicon germanium; Transversal filters; Cherry-Hooper amplifier; SiGe; analog filter; transversal filter;
Journal_Title :
Design & Test of Computers, IEEE
