WSD: Low-to-Ultra-Low Power RFIC: Technologies, Architectures and Circuit Design

Presentation Abstract
The workshop will delve into the design of ultra-low and low-power RF integrated circuits, emphasizing various applications where energy efficiency is paramount. This is particularly relevant within the Internet of Things (IoT) domain, which spans multiple application fields. Given that power consumption is a critical concern for all battery-powered or always-on applications, the workshop will comprehensively address this issue.<br /> <br /> The workshop will commence with two presentations focusing on Silicon technologies optimized for such applications, specifically FD-SOI, FinFET, and emerging technologies such as gate-all-around nanoribbon transistors. Following this, two additional presentations will explore the trade-offs associated with the most power-intensive components, namely the frequency synthesis unit and power amplifiers.<br /> <br /> The subsequent four presentations will concentrate on architectural innovations pertinent to low and ultra-low power RFIC solutions. This segment will begin with discussions on novel sensor interface solutions, such as event-driven operation systems. The final three presentations will address comprehensive system solutions designed for wireless environments, achieving power consumption down to sub-microWatt levels, and secure biomedical applications.