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 um SiGe-BiCMOS process and utilizes digital IP-block included in the design kit.
Keywords :
BiCMOS memory circuits; Ge-Si alloys; convertors; microwave receivers; radar receivers; random-access storage; C-band radar receivers; RAM on-chip; SiGe BiCMOS; high linearity mixed signal down converter IC; size 0.35 mum; Calibration; Digital circuits; Integrated circuit technology; Linearity; Microwave integrated circuits; Microwave technology; Packaging; Radar applications; Receiving antennas; Temperature control;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Integrated Circuit Conference, 2007. EuMIC 2007. European
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
978-2-87487-002-6
DOI :
10.1109/EMICC.2007.4412697
