RFIC Technical Sessions

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Andreia Cathelin
STMicroelectronics
Xun Luo
Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Location
203
Abstract

This session focuses on advancements in mm-wave and RF digital transmitter and power amplification (PA) technologies, showcasing innovative designs across various CMOS nodes. The papers enhance system-level performance and integration for modern communication systems. The first paper introduces a mm-wave transmitter using a digital-to-phase converter (DPC) in 28nm CMOS. The second presents a mm-wave digital Cartesian transmitter with impedance-compensated RFDACs in 40nm CMOS. The third explores an RF digital PA with dynamic range pulse modulation in 22nm FD-SOI. The fourth introduces a UWB all-digital transmitter with hybrid FIR filtering in 28nm CMOS. The final paper presents a bits-to-RF digital transmitter with time-interleaved multi-subharmonic-switching DPAs in 65nm CMOS.

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RMo1A-1: A 71-86GHz 1024QAM Direct-Carrier Phase-Modulating Transmitter with Digital-to-Phase Converters and Constant-Envelope Phasors
Jia Zhou, Chao-Jen Tien, Christopher Chen, Jieqiong Du, Jhih-Wei Chen, Arhison Bharathan, Adrian Tang, Sai-Wang Tam, Mau-Chung Chang
Univ. of California, Los Angeles, Univ. of California, Los Angeles, Univ. of California, Los Angeles, Univ. of California, Los Angeles, Univ. of California, Los Angeles, Univ. of California, Los Angeles, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, NXP Semiconductors, Univ. of California, Los Angeles
(08:00 - 08:20)
Abstract
RMo1A-2: A 50-64GHz 21.4dBm, 20.6% SE Intrinsically Linear Digital Cartesian Transmitter with 6.5 Degree System AM-PM Distortion Using Impedance-Compensated RFDAC in 40-nm CMOS
Deshan Tang, Bingzheng Yang, Xun Luo
Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China
(08:20 - 08:40)
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RMo1A-4: An 802.15.4/4z-compliant UWB All-digital Transmitter with Hybrid FIR Filtering Achieving 47dBr Sidelobe Suppression
Ziying Huang, Wei Deng, Haikun Jia, Baoyong Chi
Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ.
(08:40 - 09:00)
Abstract
RMo1A-5: Fully Integrated Optimal Modulation Bits-to-RF Digital Transmitter using Time-Interleaved Multi-Subharmonic-Switching DPA
Timur Zirtiloglu, Arman Tan, Basak Ozaydin, Ken Duffy, Muriel Medard, Rabia Tugce Yazicigil
Boston Univ., Boston Univ., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston Univ.
(09:00 - 09:20)
Kostas Doris
NXP Semiconductors
Aarno Parssinen
Univ. of Oulu
Location
205
Abstract

Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites are unlocking new possibilities for high-speed communication systems, enabling commercial, multi-user, non-terrestrial networks. Phased arrays operating up to the mm-Wave range, with high power efficiency and circuit reutilization, form the foundation of these emerging systems, ensuring both extended range and high network capacity. Advances in antenna interface flexibility, including support for various polarizations, further enhance performance. This session features four papers showcasing the latest developments in circuits, transceivers, and antenna integration solutions for large arrays.

Abstract
RMo1B-1: A 19GHz Circular Polarized 256-element CMOS Phased-Array Transmitter with 11W Average Power Consumption for LEO Satellite Terminal
Xiaolin Wang, Dongwon You, Xi Fu, Takeshi Ota, Michihiro Ide, Sena Kato, Jill Mayeda, Makoto Higaki, Jumpei Sudo, Hiroshi Takizawa, Masashi Shirakura, Takashi Tomura, Hiroyuki Sakai, Kazuaki Kunihiro, Kenichi Okada, Atsushi Shirane
Institute of Science Tokyo, Institute of Science Tokyo, Institute of Science Tokyo, Institute of Science Tokyo, Institute of Science Tokyo, Institute of Science Tokyo, Institute of Science Tokyo, Axelspace Corporation, Axelspace Corporation, Axelspace Corporation, Axelspace Corporation, Institute of Science Tokyo, Institute of Science Tokyo, Institute of Science Tokyo, Institute of Science Tokyo, Institute of Science Tokyo
(08:00 - 08:20)
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RMo1B-2: A Ka-Band 64-Element 4-Beam Polarization-Reconfigurable Phased Array Based on 65-nm CMOS Tx RFICs for SATCOM
Zixian Ma, Xinhong Xie, Huiyan Gao, Bing Lan, Nayu Li, Haotian Chen, Chunyi Song, Zhiwei Xu
Zhejiang Univ., Zhejiang Univ., Georgia Institute of Technology, Zhejiang Univ., Donghai Laboratory, Zhejiang Univ., Donghai Laboratory, Zhejiang Univ.
(08:20 - 08:40)
Abstract
RMo1B-3: An 18-to-50 GHz 2-Element Phased-Array CMOS Transceiver with Dual-Resonator T/R Switch with Three-port Reconfigurable Network and Embedded Tunable Image Rejection Filter
Junlong Gong, Wei Deng, Fuyuan Zhao, Haikun Jia, Weiqi Zheng, Linjun Gu, Shulin Yao, Dongfang Li, Hongliang Wu, Baoyong Chi
Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ.
(08:40 - 09:00)
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RMo1B-5: An 18–32-GHz Reconfigurable Multi-Beam Phased-Array Transceiver in 65-nm CMOS for Wideband Wireless Communications
Nayu Li, Botao Yang, Yiwei Liu, Zixian Ma, Xinhong Xie, Huiyan Gao, Shaogang Wang, Hang Lu, Bing Lan, Na Yan, Jane GU, Chunyi Song, Zhiwei Xu
Donghai Laboratory, Zhejiang Univ., Zhejiang Univ., Zhejiang Univ., Zhejiang Univ., Zhejiang Univ., Zhejiang Univ., Zhejiang Univ., Zhejiang Univ., Fudan Univ., Georgia Institute of Technology, Zhejiang Univ., Zhejiang Univ.
(09:00 - 09:20)
Travis Forbes
Sandia National Laboratories
Justin Wu
AmLogic
Location
207
Abstract

This session presents mmWave advances in transceivers, filtering, and heterogeneous integration. Advances include mmWave frequency N path filtering using phase shifting in the signal path, a transceiver overcoming leakage and flicker noise for short range radar, heterogeneous integration of InP and CMOS for high linearity amplification and support circuits, and D-band radio-on-glass utilizing glass interposer for increased performance.

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RMo1C-1: 35−65 GHz Quadrature-Balanced N-path Filter with a 0.1−0.9 GHz Tunable Bandwidth
Shimpei Yamashita, Yuki Tsukui, Yoshifumi Kawamura, Kazutomi Mori, Akihito Hirai
Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
(08:00 - 08:20)
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RMo1C-2: A 60 GHz Fully Integrated Low-IF CMOS Radar Transceiver with −6 dBm IP1dB and −14 to 5 dBm Power Control for Ultra-Short-Range Applications
Byeong-Taek Moon, Kyunghwan Kim, Jaeyeon Jeong, Goeun Baek, Doyoon Kim, Hongkie Lim, Junseong Kim, Minseob Lee, Seungyoon Jung, Kyungwoo Yoo, Taewoo Yu, Taeyeon Kim, Sungjoo Kim, Yoonki Lee, Woncheol Lee, Oren Eliezer, Hyun-Chul Park, Chan-Hong Park
Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Semiconductor, USA, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics
(08:20 - 08:40)
Abstract
RMo1C-3: A CMOS-Enabled Heterogeneously-Integrated InP HEMT W-band LNA with 2.8-dB Noise Figure at 7.7-dB Gain and 4.5 mW PDC
Justin Kim, Alex Dinkelacker, Nicholas Vong, Michael Hodge, Matthew Tom, Bennett Coy, Mark Soler, Christopher Maxey, Florian Herrault, James Buckwalter
PseudolithIC, Inc., PseudolithIC, Inc., PseudolithIC, Inc., PseudolithIC, Inc., PseudolithIC, Inc., PseudolithIC, Inc., PseudolithIC, Inc., PseudolithIC, Inc., PseudolithIC, Inc., PseudolithIC, Inc.
(08:40 - 09:00)
Abstract
RMo1C-4: D-Band Radio-on-Glass Modules for Spectrally-Efficient FD & FDD Multi-Kilometer Wireless Backhaul Links
Shahriar Shahramian, Michael Holyoak, Mustafa Sayginer, Mike Zierdt, Chris Adams, Muhammad Waleed Mansha, Joe Weiner, Ayush Rai, Ismail Kartam, Yves Baeyens
Nokia-Bell Labs, Nokia-Bell Labs, Nokia Bell Labs, Nokia-Bell Labs, Nokia Bell Labs, Nokia-Bell Labs, Nokia Bell Labs, Nokia-Bell Labs, Nokia, Nokia Bell Labs
(09:00 - 09:20)

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Debo Chowdhury
Broadcom Corp.
Rocco Tam
NXP Semiconductors
Location
203
Abstract

This session presents five high performance power amplifiers and front-end modules. The first three papers demonstrate the latest development in GaAs power amplifiers and FEMs for the next generation 6G applications. The next two papers focus on the innovation of power amplifiers using FD-SOI technology for WiFi 6 and 5G FR-2.

Abstract
RMo2A-1: A 13-GHz Single Chip Front-End Module with 42% TX PAE and 2.2-dB RX Noise Figure in 0.15-μm E/D-mode GaAs pHEMT Technology For 6G Wireless Communications
Jungsik Kim, Kyung Pil Jung, Seung Hun Kim, Sungjae Oh, Seong-Kyun Kim, Dongjin Jung, Dae Young Lee
Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Research, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics
(10:10 - 10:30)
Abstract
RMo2A-2: A 13-GHz Harmonic Tuned Asymmetric Doherty Power Amplifier with Compact and Precise Matching Network for 6G Application
Seung Hun Kim, Kyung Pil Jung, Sungjae Oh, Jungsik Kim, Seong Kyun Kim, Dongjin Jung, Dongki Kim, Dae Young Lee
Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics
(10:30 - 10:50)
Abstract
RMo2A-3: A Ku-Band 2-Stage Differential Doherty Power Amplifier with Compact Asymmetric Doherty Combiner Based on Virtual Stub in 0.15-μm GaAs pHEMT
Sungjae Oh, Seung Hun Kim, Kyung Pil Jung, Jungsik Kim, Hyeong Jin Kim, Seong-Kyun Kim, Dongjin Jung, Dongki Kim, Dae Young Lee
Samsung Research, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Research, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Research, Samsung Research, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Research
(10:50 - 11:10)
Abstract
RMo2A-4: A High Power SOI-CMOS WI-FI 6 Front-End Module with Reconfigurable Class-J Power Amplifier
Pascal Reynier, Ayssar Serhan, Alexandre GIRY
CEA-LETI, CEA-LETI, CEA-LETI
(11:10 - 11:30)
Abstract
RMo2A-5: An Ultra-Compact, >17 dBm POUT, >30% PAE, Single Transformer-Based Doherty PA in 28-nm CMOS FD-SOI for 5G FR2 UE AiP Products
Han-Woong Choi, Jongwon Yun, Jaeyeon Jeong, Iljin Lee, Geonho Park, Youngsub Kim, Hongmin Choi, Hyun-Chul Park, Chan-Hong Park
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.
(11:30 - 11:50)
Alexandre SILIGARIS
CEA-LETI
Hamidreza AGHASI
Univ. of California, Irvine
Location
205
Abstract

This session presents recent advancements in voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) design, covering innovations across sub-terahertz (sub-THz), millimeter-wave (mm-Wave), and microwave frequency bands. The first paper introduces a 60-GHz coupled standing-wave-oscillator LO distribution network, enabling a 240-GHz 2D phased array with area efficiency and robust performance. The second paper discusses a compact 190-GHz push-push Colpitts VCO in 130-nm BiCMOS, demonstrating high DC-to-RF efficiency and substantial output power. The third paper explores an image-reused phase-tuning quadrature VCO (QVCO), achieving a high figure-of-merit (FoM) through an innovative tuning technique at mm-Wave frequencies. Finally, a 13.8–16.2-GHz series-tank-assisted transformer-based oscillator is presented, offering excellent supply pushing characteristics and a competitive phase noise profile. These contributions highlight key innovations in VCO design across a wide range of frequencies, supporting advancements in next-generation communication, radar, and sensing applications.

Abstract
RMo2B-1: A 60-GHz Area-efficient Coupled Standing-Wave-Oscillators LO Distribution Network for a 240-GHz 2-D Phased-Array
Ying-Han You, Pin-Yu Lin, Sih-Ying Chen, Wei-Yu Lin, Jun-Chau Chien
National Taiwan Univ., National Taiwan Univ., National Taiwan Univ., Univ. of California, Berkeley, Univ. of California, Berkeley
(10:10 - 10:30)
Abstract
RMo2B-2: A Compact 190 GHz Push-Push Colpitts VCO in 130-nm BiCMOS with 3.5%-DC-to-RF Efficiency and 3.9-dBm Peak Output Power
Hanlin Yang, Hao He, Jianbo Huang, Yi Liu, Zhou Shu, Howard Luong, KEVIN T. C. CHAI, Yongxin Guo
National Univ. of Singapore, National Univ. of Singapore, National Univ. of Singapore, Hong Kong Univ. of Science and Technology, National Univ. of Singapore, Hong Kong Univ. of Science and Technology, Institute of Microelectronics, City Univ. of Hong Kong
(10:30 - 10:50)
Abstract
RMo2B-3: An Image-Reused Phase-Tuning mm-Wave QVCO with a FoMT of -204 dBc/Hz
Yue Zhu, Yuri Lu, Chunqi Shi, Leilei Huang, Hao Deng, Jinghong Chen, Runxi Zhang
East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., Univ. of Houston, Univ. of Houston, East China Normal Univ.
(10:50 - 11:10)
Abstract
RMo2B-4: A 580-μW 13.8–16.2-GHz Series-Tank-Assisted Transformer-Based Oscillator Achieving -188 dBc/Hz FoM and 50 MHz/V Supply Pushing
Sayan Kumar, Sumit Dash, Robert Staszewski, Teerachot SIRIBURANON
Univ. College Dublin, Univ. College Dublin, Delft Univ. of Technology, Univ. College Dublin
(11:10 - 11:30)
Mohamed Elkhouly
Broadcom Corp.
Giuseppe Gramegna
IMEC
Location
207
Abstract

This session explores key mm-Wave building blocks and components. The first paper presents a 28–40 GHz phase shifter in 65-nm CMOS, achieving less than 0.4° RMS phase error, 0.31 dB RMS gain error, and a 31.5 dB gain tuning range. The second paper introduces a V-band FMCW transmitter featuring an impedance-invariant voltage gain amplifier phase shifter, also in 65-nm CMOS. The third paper showcases a 25–32 GHz frequency doubler with up to 32% efficiency and >39 dBc harmonic rejection, while the fourth paper reports a compact 24–31 GHz complex impedance sensor—both implemented in 22-nm FD-SOI. The session concludes with a C–X-band Wilkinson power divider/combiner utilizing a folded two-section mechanism in 65-nm bulk CMOS.

Abstract
RMo2C-1: A 28–40 GHz 6-Bit Variable Gain Phase Shifter with <0.4°/<0.31 dB PS RMS Phase/Gain Errors and 31.5-dB Gain Tuning Range
Tao Zhang, Haohui Chen, Depeng Sun, Lisheng Chen, Ruixue Ding, Shubin Liu, Zhangming Zhu
Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ.
(10:10 - 10:30)
Abstract
RMo2C-2: A V-band Transmitter Front-End IC for Phased-Array FMCW Radar with Impedance-Invariant Variable-Gain Phase Shifter
Mingyu Lee, Subin Lim, Euijin Oh, Goo-Han Ko, Si-Keuk Ryu, Eun-Taek Sung, Donghyun Baek, Jong-Ryul Yang, Seungchan Lee, Jinseok Park
Chonnam National Univ., Chonnam National Univ., Chonnam National Univ., Chung-Ang Univ., Chung-Ang Univ., ETRI, Chung-Ang Univ., Konkuk University, Chonnam National Univ., Chonnam National Univ.
(10:30 - 10:50)
Abstract
RMo2C-3: A Compact 25–32 GHz Frequency Doubler with up to 32% Efficiency and >39 dBc Harmonic Rejection in 22nm FDSOI
Mohammed Helal, Gabriel Rebeiz
Univ. of California, San Diego, Univ. of California, San Diego
(10:50 - 11:10)
Abstract
RMo2C-4: A 24-31GHz Compact Low-Power Complex Impedance Sensor for Beamforming Transmitters in 22nm FD-SOI
Xuepu Wu, Yang Zhang, Giovanni Mangraviti, Rana ElKashlan, Dries Peumans, Piet Wambacq
IMEC, IMEC, IMEC, IMEC, Vrije Univ. Brussels, IMEC
(11:10 - 11:30)
Abstract
RMo2C-5: An Ultra-Compact and Broadband C–X-Band Wilkinson Power Divider/Combiner Using a Folded Two-Section Mechanism in 65-nm Bulk CMOS Technology
Jiazhi Ying, Zhiqiang Zhao, Yikun Wang, Kaiqiang Zhu, Houjun Sun
Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology
(11:30 - 11:50)

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Bichoy Bahr
Texas Instruments
Steven Turner
BAE Systems
Location
203
Abstract

This session demonstrates frequency generation in advanced FinFET CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS technologies. The first two papers present fractional-N PLLs from 13.5 GHz to 23 GHz in 5-nm and 8-nm FinFET technologies respectively. The third paper presents a distributed power-combining frequency doubler for H-band frequencies in SiGe BiCMOS. The session concludes with a circuit-under-inductor demonstration for VCOs and PAs in 6-nm and 16-nm technologies respectively.

Abstract
RMo3A-1: A 13.5 to 23GHz compact PLL based on a 0.006mm² transformer-based dual-resonator tuned LC VCO in 5nm CMOS
Armagan Dascurcu, Bodhisatwa SADHU, Herschel Ainspan, Gary Kurtzman, John Borkenhagen, Zheng Xu, Jim Strom
IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, IBM Systems Group, IBM Systems Group, IBM Systems Group, IBM Systems Group
(13:30 - 13:50)
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RMo3A-2: A 16-22 GHz Fractional-N PLL in 8nm FinFET with 68 fsrms Jitter
Wanghua WU, Zhiyu Chen, Kyumin Kwon, Suoping Hu, Pak-Kim Lau, Changhun Song, Ali Binaie, Santosh Kumpatla, Juyeop Kim, Jeiyoung Lee, Chih-Wei Yao, Sangwon Son, Joonhoi Hur
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.
(13:50 - 14:10)
Abstract
RMo3A-3: A 210-320GHz Power-Combining Distributed Frequency Doubler with Tuned Pre-amplification in 0.13µm SiGe BiCMOS
Akshay Visweswaran, Yves Baeyens, Mustafa Sayginer, Hernan Castro, Ayush Rai, Shahriar Shahramian
Nokia-Bell Labs, Nokia-Bell Labs, Nokia-Bell Labs, Nokia-Bell Labs, Nokia-Bell Labs, Nokia-Bell Labs
(14:10 - 14:30)
Abstract
RMo3A-4: Design Technology Co-optimization for RF/mmWave Circuits with Circuit under Inductor (CUI) in FinFET CMOS Technologies
Hsieh-Hung Hsieh, Wei-Ling Chang, Kai-Chun Chang, Wen-Sheng Chen, Yen-Jen Chen, Tzu-Jin Yeh, Shenggao Li, Shih-Hsien Yang, Hua-Chou Tseng, Cho-Ying Lu, Hwa-Yu Yang, Guo-Wei Huang
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute
(14:30 - 14:50)
Swaminathan Sankaran
Texas Instruments
Shahriar Shahramian
Bell Labs
Location
205
Abstract

The millimeter-wave (mm-Wave) frontier continues to advance across mainstream Si and III-V-based circuits, achieving excellent performance with enhanced functionality. This session presents a diverse set of circuits and front-ends that push the boundaries of bi-directionality, bandwidth, linearity, and sensitivity. The first paper introduces a GaAs pHEMT low-noise amplifier (LNA) with a sub-3dB noise figure (NF) and wideband operation. The second paper features a 28-nm CMOS dual-band LNA designed for 5G applications, offering low power consumption and NF. Next, a 40-nm CMOS V-band wideband absorptive receiver with enhanced out-of-band linearity for 5G is presented. The session concludes with a 65-nm CMOS bi-directional beamforming front end, leveraging distributed impedance reshaping.

Abstract
RMo3B-1: A 15-50 GHz LNA With 2.4 dB NF and 25.4±1.4 dB Gain In 0.15 um GaAs pHEMT Process
Nengyuan Zhong, Yao Li, Shiwei Hu, Chenhao Gao, Xiang Wang, Yanjie Wang
South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, Nanjing Univ. of Science and Technology, South China Univ. of Technology
(13:30 - 13:50)
Abstract
RMo3B-2: Design of 22.6-29.5/ 30.4-43.5 GHz Dual-Band Low Power LNA with 2.6-3.8 dB NF for Millimeter-Wave 5G Applications in 28-nm CMOS
Haitao Lin, Li Gao, Xinyang Liu, Xiu Yin Zhang
South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, Sanechips Co., Ltd., South China Univ. of Technology
(13:50 - 14:10)
Abstract
RMo3B-3: A 50-68GHz IF Absorptive Receiver with 8-GHz IF-Bandwidth Supporting 16-Channel Carrier-Aggregation and 12Gbps-64QAM Modulation For 5G NR FR2-2 Application
Aoran Han, Qingxian Li, Jie Zhou, Xun Luo
Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China
(14:10 - 14:30)
Abstract
RMo3B-4: A 22-to-50 GHz Bi-directional Beamforming CMOS Front-end with Distributed Impedance Reshaping Technique for 5G NR FR2 Applications
Weiqi Zheng, Wei Deng, Junlong Gong, Haikun Jia, Dongze Li, Hongliang Wu, Baoyong Chi
Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ.
(14:30 - 14:50)
Emily Naviasky
IBM T.J. Watson Research Center
Antoine Frappé
Univ. of Lille
Location
207
Abstract

This session will cover the latest developments on high-speed ADCs, introducing time-interleaving, mismatch calibration and spur mitigation techniques. Machine learning circuits are also discussed for ADC calibration. Finally, the session closes on an ADC integrating mixed-signal multiplication stage for beamforming applications.

Abstract
RMo3C-1: A 40GS/s 8bit Time-Interleaved Time-Domain ADC Featuring SFDR-Enhanced Sample-and-Hold Circuit and Power-Efficient Adaptive Pulse Generator in 28nm CMOS
Chenghao Zhang, maliang liu, Yuan Chang, Yihang Yang, Yintang Yang, Yong Chen
Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Tsinghua Univ.
(13:30 - 13:50)
Abstract
RMo3C-2: A 12-Bit 6-GS/s Time-Interleaved SAR ADC with On-Chip Mismatch Calibration in 28nm CMOS Technology
Sebastian Linnhoff, Frowin Buballa, Michael Reinhold, Rene Spanl, Erik Sippel, Friedel Gerfers
Technische Univ. Berlin, Technische Univ. Berlin, Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch GmbH, Friedrich-Alexander-Univ. Erlangen-Nürnberg, Technische Univ. Berlin
(13:50 - 14:10)
Abstract
RMo3C-3: Mostly Digital, Calibration-Free, Band-Pass Delta-Sigma Modulator using Dual Time-Interleaved Noise-Shaping SAR ADCs
Matt Kinsinger, Anoop Bengaluru, Jia-Ching Chuang, Sumukh Bhanushali, Arindam Sanyal
Arizona State Univ., Arizona State Univ., Arizona State Univ., Arizona State Univ., Arizona State Univ.
(14:10 - 14:30)
Abstract
RMo3C-4: Circuits-Informed Machine Learning Technique for Blind Open-Loop Digital Calibration of SAR ADC
Sumukh Bhanushali, Debnath Maiti, Phaneendra Bikkina, Esko Mikkola, Arindam Sanyal
Arizona State Univ., Arizona State Univ., Alphacore Inc,, Alphacore Inc,, Arizona State Univ.
(14:30 - 14:50)
Abstract
RMo3C-5: A 17 mW 8-Element 2-Beam Hybrid Slepian Beamforming Receiver with SAR-ADC-Based Charge-Domain Multiply and Accumulation
Zhengqi Xu, Zhiyuan Zhao, Michael Laun, Coleman DeLude, Justin Romberg, Michael Flynn
Univ. of Michigan, Univ. of Michigan, Univ. of Michigan, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Univ. of Michigan
(14:50 - 15:10)

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Aritra Banerjee
Univ. of Illinois at Chicago
Andrea Mazzanti
Univ. of Pavia
Location
203
Abstract

This session presents five papers on transmitters operating beyond 100 GHz. The first paper introduces a direct-digital transmitter in the D-band using RF-DACs for RF-domain modulation. The second and third papers explore an oversampling four-channel digital-to-phase transmitter and a reconfigurable quadrature second-harmonic modulator in the D-band. The fourth paper presents a 200 GHz doubler-last phased array transmitter in SiGe technology. Finally, the session concludes with an amplifier-last transmitter operating from 270 to 300 GHz in a 130 nm SiGe BiCMOS process.

Abstract
RMo4A-1: A D-Band Direct-Modulation 64-QAM Transmitter with On-Chip Digital Calibration in 16nm FinFET Technology
Runzhou Chen, Hao-Yu Chien, Chao-Jen Tien, Hong-Shen Chen, Hsieh-Hung Hsieh, Tzu-Jin Yeh, Mau-Chung Frank Chang
Univ. of California, Los Angeles, Univ. of California, Los Angeles, Univ. of California, Los Angeles, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Univ. of California, Los Angeles
(15:40 - 16:00)
Abstract
RMo4A-2: A 110 to 122-GHz Four-Channel Oversampling Digital-to-Phase Transmitter for Scalable, Energy-Efficient Arrays
Justin Kim, Alex Dinkelacker, Jeff Shih-Chieh Chien, James Buckwalter
Univ. of California, Santa Barbara, Univ. of California, Santa Barbara, Univ. of California, Santa Barbara, Univ. of California, Santa Barbara
(16:00 - 16:20)
Abstract
RMo4A-3: A 45 Gb/s D-band Hybrid Star-QAM-OOK Transmitter Using a Quad-Harmonic Modulator with Constant Impedance Balanced Architecture in 90nm SiGe BiCMOS
Haoling Li, Najme Ebrahimi
Northeastern University, Northeastern University, Boston
(16:20 - 16:40)
Abstract
RMo4A-4: A 200-GHz Phased Array Transmitter with Element-Level Scanning Antenna for ± 45° Scanning Range with 0.71 λ0 Antenna Pitch
Si-Yuan Tang, Peigen Zhou, Rui Zhou, Rui Zhang, Zongxiang Wang, Dawei Tang, Long Wang, Xiaoyue Xia, Wentao Zhu, Jirui Li, Jinben Li, Pinpin Yan, hao gao, Jixin Chen, wei hong
Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ.
(16:40 - 17:00)
Abstract
RMo4A-5: A 270-to-300 GHz Amplifier-Last Transmitter With 6.7 dBm Peak Output Power Using 130 nm SiGe Process
Peigen Zhou, Jixin Chen, Jiayang Yu, Zuojun Wang, Zhe Chen, Hao Gao, Wei Hong
Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ.
(17:00 - 17:20)
Hsieh-Hung Hsieh
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Ying Chen
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.
Location
205
Abstract

In this session, RF/mmWave low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) and frontend modules (FEMs) are presented. Different design techniques to achieve high circuit performance in terms of wide bandwidth, low noise, high output power, and superior PAE are proposed. For the first paper, a 23-40 GHz LNA with a dual-path noise-cancelling technique is demonstrated. The second paper is an LNA operating at V and E frequency bands with a three-line coupler to provide wide-band noise and power matching. The third paper presents a sub-10GHz RF frontend module composed of a digital PA with a 4-way balanced power combining network and an LNA with a dual-resonant input matching approach. For the fourth paper, a wideband bidirectional switchless PA-LNA with 8-shaped transformers for W frequency bands is proposed. The final paper is a 24–30 GHz GaN-on-SiC FEM with a 37.1-dBm output power and 34.4% PAE.

Abstract
RMo4B-1: A 23–40 GHz Compact LNA with Dual-Path Noise-Cancelling Technology Enabled by a Quad-Coil Coupled Transformer
Yongchun Li, Taotao Xu, Pei Qin, Quan Xue, Wenquan Che
South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology
(15:40 - 16:00)
Abstract
RMo4B-2: A 3.23dB Average NF and 2.32dB Minimum NF V-/E-Band Common-Gate/Common-Source Joint-Feeding LNA with Three-Line Coupler Input Matching for Simultaneous Noise/Power Matching
Boce Lin, Niccolò Villaggi, Tzu-Yuan Huang, Hua Wang
ETH Zurich, ETH Zurich, ETH Zurich, ETH Zurich
(16:00 - 16:20)
Abstract
RMo4B-3: A 22-nm CMOS 3.5-7.2 GHz Wideband FEM with a Balanced-Power-Combining DPA and a Dual-Resonant Input Matching LNA
Kangjie Zhao, Can Liu, Linfeng Zou, Kai Liu, Yuan Xu, Xinyi Jiang, Ruilai Xu, Wangdong Xie, Yang Zhou, Hao Deng, Leilei Huang, Chunqi Shi, Lei Chen, Jinghong Chen, Runxi Zhang
East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., Univ. of Houston, East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., Shanghai University of Electric Power, Univ. of Houston, East China Normal Univ.
(16:20 - 16:40)
Abstract
RMo4B-4: An Ultra-Compact Switchless Bidirectional PA-LNA with 8-Shaped Transformer-Based Inter-stage Matching Networks for W-Band Applications
Lingtao Jiang, Lihong Chen, Xianfeng Que, Quan Xue, Yanjie Wang
South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology
(16:40 - 17:00)
Abstract
RMo4B-5: A 24–30 GHz GaN-on-SiC T/R Front-End Module with 37.1-dBm Output Power and 34.4% PAE
Cheng-Jie Hu, Hui-Yang Li, Jin-Xu Xu, Run-Feng Chen, Jun-Ming Zhu, Xiu Yin Zhang
South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology
(17:00 - 17:20)
Yao-Hong Liu
IMEC
Pierluigi Nuzzo
Univ. of California, Berkeley
Location
207
Abstract

This session showcases the latest advances in energy-efficient and high-linearity IoT RFIC design. The first paper presents a backscatter communication IC achieving high modulation order and strong sideband suppression. The session then features a next-generation 5G wake-up receiver leveraging multi-carrier OOK modulation for low-power and high-sensitivity IoT applications, followed by a harmonic-suppressing low-power receiver design. A novel scaling-friendly time-domain technique is introduced to enhance the linearity of an energy-efficient receiver. Finally, a fully integrated galvanic isolator achieves low power for asynchronous full-duplex communication.

Abstract
RMo4C-1: A Single-Side-Band Frequency Translated 64-QAM Backscatter Communication IC with Phase-Rotation Time-Variant Reflector and LUT-Based Digital Predistortion
Shuangfeng Kong, Fengjun Chen, Zhiqiang Huang
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
(15:40 - 16:00)
Abstract
RMo4C-2: A 742µW -94.5dBm Sensitivity 5G-NR Wake-Up Receiver
Siyu Wang, David Wentzloff
Univ. of Michigan, Univ. of Michigan
(16:00 - 16:20)
Abstract
RMo4C-3: A Harmonic-Suppressing Gain-Boosted N-Path Receiver with Clock Bootstrapping for IoT Applications
Soroush Araei, Mohammad Barzgari, Haibo Yang, Negar Reiskarimian
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(16:20 - 16:40)
Abstract
RMo4C-4: A 1.9-4 GHz Receiver with Enhanced In-band and Out-of-band Linearity using Double Sampling and Time-domain Processing
Sreeni Poolakkal, Dipan Kar, Arpit Rao, Daniel Mazidi, Praveen Kumar Venkatachala, Subhanshu GUPTA
Washington State Univ., Washington State Univ., Washington State Univ., Washington State Univ., Skyworks Solutions, Inc., Washington State Univ.
(16:40 - 17:00)
Abstract
RMo4C-5: A 5.75 mW Fully-Integrated Galvanic Isolator for Gate Drivers with Asynchronous 66.7/66.7 Mb/s Full-Duplex Communication
Lucrezia Navarin, Karl Norling, Marco Parenzan, Alexander Uran, Stefano Ruzzu, Krithika Rathinam, Andrea Neviani, Andrea Bevilacqua
Univ. of Padova, Infineon Technologies, Infineon Technologies, Infineon Technologies, Infineon Technologies, Infineon Technologies, Univ. of Padova, Univ. of Padova
(17:00 - 17:20)

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Song Hu
Apple, Inc.
Hyun-Chul Park
Samsung Electronics
Location
203
Abstract

This technical session explores the evolving demands of next-generation communication, radar, imaging, and SatCom applications. The session will address the challenges for achieving high output power, efficiency, linearity, bandwidth, and robust performance. The first paper presents a 10-40 GHz stacked push-pull PA that enhances both bandwidth and linearity through the harmonic superposition of drain-source waveforms. The second paper focuses on a V-band PA featuring a dual-mode slotline-based series-parallel combiner. The third paper introduces a D-band Doherty PA incorporating a Guanella transformer and adaptive bias. The fourth paper presents a process robust K-band balanced PA with a current-mode adaptive bias circuit. The final paper demonstrates a 5G phased-array TX with load compensating Doherty PA.

Abstract
RTu1A-1: A 10 to 40 GHz Stacked Push-pull Class-B Power Amplifier in 45-nm CMOS SOI with 20.4 dBm PSAT and Continuously Supporting 72 Gb/s 64-QAM and 10 Gb/s 1024-QAM Signals
Saleh Hassanzadehyamchi, Hadi Bameri, Ali Niknejad, Omeed Momeni
Univ. of California, Berkeley, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Univ. of California, Berkeley, Univ. of California, Davis
(08:00 - 08:20)
Abstract
RTu1A-2: A Wideband Dual-Mode Power Amplifier with Slotline-Based Series-Parallel Combiner in 28-nm Bulk CMOS Technology
Gunwoo Park, Sanggeun Jeon
Korea Univ., Korea Univ.
(08:20 - 08:40)
Abstract
RTu1A-3: A K-band Process-Corner Robust Balanced Power Amplifier Utilizing Current-Mode Adaptive Biasing Network in 65-nm CMOS
Jiankai Zhao, Haikun Jia, Qiuyu Peng, Wei Deng, Zhan Gao, Xiaochuan Duo, Zhihua Wang, Baoyong Chi
Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ.
(08:40 - 09:00)
Abstract
RTu1A-4: A D-band Guanella Transformer Based Stacked Doherty Power Amplifier with Adaptive Bias Network in 250-nm InP DHBT
Senne Gielen, Berke Gungor, Yang Zhang, Mark Ingels, Patrick Reynaert
MICAS KU Leuven, KU Leuven, IMEC, IMEC, KU Leuven
(09:00 - 09:20)
Abstract
RTu1A-5: A 23.6-30.0GHz Phased-Array Transmitter With Wide-Angle-Scanning Load-Compensation Technique Achieving OTA-Tested 2.9dB Array-Gain Enhancement and 1.2dB EVM Improvement
Mengqian Geng, Yiming Yu, Ruiqi Wang, Bohan Sun, Huihua Liu, Yunqiu Wu, Chenxi Zhao, Kai Kang
Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China
(09:20 - 09:40)
Hanli Liu
Zhejiang Univ.
Teerachot SIRIBURANON
Univ. College Dublin
Location
205
Abstract

This session consists of five papers on advanced techniques for high-performance oscillators operating at RF frequencies. The first paper introduces an inverse-class-F VCO utilizing a distributed dual-mode resonator (DMR) instead of a transformer-based tank, enhancing high-Q performance at both fundamental and second harmonic frequencies while suppressing noise conversion and minimizing detrimental third harmonic components. The second paper introduces a quad-core quad-mode VCO utilizing a pure magnetic-coupling technique and a fully symmetrical topology, featuring a centrosymmetric transformer with four coupled inductors and an embedded switched inductor to enable quad-mode operation without frequency tuning range degradation. The third paper presents a series resonance oscillator with bidirectional inductive-mode pulling, enabling ultra-low phase noise and wide tuning range by optimizing mode-switching connections, introducing a balanced-slope NMOS inverter for ripple minimization, and ensuring reliable frequency expansion without added parasitic effects. The fourth paper introduces a coupling-canceling common-mode resonance expansion technique using a tail 8-shaped inductor and staggered tap inductors to enhance wideband common-mode impedance, effectively reducing flicker phase noise without requiring manual tuning. The last paper introduces a multi-tap transformer-based quad-core dual-mode VCO that leverages enhanced electromagnetic mixed-coupling and harmonic-free-like techniques to achieve wideband flicker noise suppression while employing orthogonally stacked dual-core transformers and mode switches to enable a wide frequency tuning range.

Abstract
RTu1B-1: An Inverse Class-F VCO with Reduced Third Harmonic Detriment Using a High Fundamental and Second Harmonic Q-Factor Resonator Achieving a 198.9 dBc/Hz Peak FoM
Yue Wu, Yatao Peng, Fengen Yuan, Jiawei Li, Jun Yin, Rui P Martins, Pui In Mak
University of Macau, University of Macau, University of Macau, University of Macau, University of Macau, University of Macau, University of Macau
(08:00 - 08:20)
Abstract
RTu1B-2: A 4.21-to-15.18GHz Pure Magnetic-Coupling and Fully Symmetrical Quad-Core Quad-Mode VCO Achieving 220.5dBc/Hz FoMTA@10MHz
Shijin Huang, Pei Qin, Haoshen Zhu, Xiang Yi, Wenjie Feng, Wenquan Che, Quan Xue
South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology
(08:20 - 08:40)
Abstract
RTu1B-3: A 7.8-to-10.7GHz Reliable-Mode-Switching Series Resonance Oscillator with Bidirectional Inductive-Mode-Pulling Achieving -156.5 dBc/Hz Phase Noise and 199.2dBc/Hz FoMT at 10MHz Offset in 40-nm CMOS
Qiao Leng, Yiyang Shu, Yu Wang, Xun Luo
Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China
(08:40 - 09:00)
Abstract
RTu1B-4: A Compact VCO Using Coupling-Canceling Common-Mode Resonance Expansion Achieving 120-155 kHz 1/f$^{3}$ corner and 0.27 dB FoM Variation Without Harmonic Tuning
Xiangjian Kong, Kai Xu, Hao Lian, ChunBing Guo
Guangdong Univ. of Technology, King's College London, Guangdong Univ. of Technology, Guangdong Univ. of Technology
(09:00 - 09:20)
Abstract
RTu1B-5: A Multi-tap-transformer Based Quad-core Dual-mode VCO Achieving 213.1dBc/Hz FoMTA@100kHz and Wideband 1/f3 Noise Suppression
Yuhui Li, Pei Qin, Haoshen Zhu, Xiang Yi, Wenjie Feng, Wenquan Che, Quan Xue
South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology
(09:20 - 09:40)
Aly Ismail
Apple, Inc.
Jin Zhou
MediaTek, Inc.
Location
207
Abstract

This session starts with a low-power analog-mixed-signal machine-learning classifier for wireless signals. This is followed by a fast beam-forming system and a silicon-photonic driver. Finally, a UWB SoC for next-generation ranging and a biomedical sensor are presented.

Abstract
RTu1C-1: An Ultra Low Power Analog/Mixed-Signal Processor for a Smart RF Signal Classification System in the ISM Band
Naci Pekcokguler, Catherine Dehollain, Andreas Burg, Dominique Morche
Analog Devices Inc., EPFL, EPFL, CEA-LETI
(08:00 - 08:20)
Abstract
RTu1C-2: Enabling Fast Steering of Arbitrary Beams with Phased Arrays
Arun Paidimarri, Bodhisatwa SADHU, Mark Yeck, Alberto Valdes-Garcia
IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, IBM Corp., IBM T.J. Watson Research Center
(08:20 - 08:40)
Abstract
RTu1C-3: An 8-Lane 58 Gb/s/lane 0.66 pJ/bit Modulator Driver Electrical-IC for a 3-D Integrated Silicon Photonic Transmitter in 22 nm FD-SOI Process
Laszlo Szilagyi, Bartek Pawlak, Luc Pauwels, Pieter Bex, Chiara Marchese, Guy Lepage, Yoojin Ban, Dimitrios Velenis, Nikos Argyris, Dimitrios Kalavrouziotis, Konstantinos Tokas, Paraskevas Bakopoulos
GLOBALFOUNDRIES, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, IMEC, IMEC, IMEC, IMEC, IMEC, IMEC, NVIDIA Corp., NVIDIA, NVIDIA, NVIDIA
(08:40 - 09:00)
Abstract
RTu1C-4: A 6.5 to 9 GHz IEEE 802.15.4/4z Compatible IR-UWB SoC capable of handling -22 dBm WiFi-5 or -24 to -17 dBm LTE blocker levels
Babak Vakili-Amini, Maxime Vignasse, Syed Enam, Amit Sarkar, Jaydeep Dalwadi, Javier Velandia, Mahdi Bagheri, Sebastien Darfeuille, Yi wen Chen, Melina Apostolidou, Jan van Sinderen, Henrik Jensen, Rozi Roufoogaran
NXP Semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors
(09:00 - 09:20)
Abstract
RTu1C-5: Fully-Integrated Autonomous K-Band Complex Permittivity Sensor in 22 nm FDSOI for Biomedical Body Parameter Monitoring Applications
Adilet Dossanov, Moritz Weißbrich, Alexander Meyer, Liubov Bakhchova, Finn-Niclas Stapelfeldt, Guillermo Payá-Vayá, Vadim Issakov
Technische Univ. Braunschweig, Technische Univ. Braunschweig, Technische Univ. Braunschweig, Technische Univ. Braunschweig, Technische Univ. Braunschweig, Technische Univ. Braunschweig, Technische Univ. Braunschweig
(09:20 - 09:40)

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Tolga Dinc
Texas Instruments
Shintaro Shinjo
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Location
203
Abstract

This session covers recent developments, advanced design techniques, and methodologies in high performance RF and mmWave SiGe PAs. The first paper introduces a new design methodology for algorithmic inverse design and optimization of multi-stage power-combined mmWave PAs. The second paper demonstrates the first silicon-based PA providing multiple watts of power at Ka-band. The next paper is a 17-30GHz SiGe common-collector common-base PA with enhanced large-signal stability for Satcom application. The fourth paper presents an efficient Q-band balanced PA designed using a two-tone load-pull optimization technique. The last paper demonstrates a compact, reconfigurable dual-band 5/6GHz SiGe PA for Wi-Fi 6E application.

Abstract
RTu2A-1: Topology-Optimized Nonintuitive Multilayered mm-Wave Power Amplifiers
Vinay Chenna, Hossein Hashemi
Univ. of Southern California, Univ. of Southern California
(10:10 - 10:30)
Abstract
RTu2A-2: 31.7 and 36.7 dBm Ka-Band SiGe BiCMOS Power Amplifiers Using Resonated Amplifier Cores and Optimized Power Combining
Alexander Haag, Ahmet Cagri Ulusoy
milli IC GmbH, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
(10:30 - 10:50)
Abstract
RTu2A-3: A SiGe Common-Collector-Common-Base Linear Power Amplifier with 17–28-GHz P1dB 3-dB Bandwidth and Enhanced Large-Signal Stability
Tsung-Ching Tsai, Ahmet Cagri Ulusoy
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
(10:50 - 11:10)
Abstract
RTu2A-4: A Linear Q-Band Balanced Power Amplifier in a 130nm SiGe BiCMOS Technology Using Two-tone Load-pull Optimization
Alexander Haag, Ahmet Cagri Ulusoy
milli IC GmbH, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
(11:10 - 11:30)
Abstract
RTu2A-5: A 5/6 GHz Compact, Dual-Band, and Highly Linear Wi-Fi 6E SiGe HBT Power Amplifier Using Q-Modulated Switched Capacitor Interstage Matching Network and Optimized Output Stage
Yoongoo Kang, Hanjung Lee, Inchan Ju
Ajou Univ., Ajou Univ., Ajou Univ.
(11:30 - 11:50)
Yahya Tousi
Univ. of Minnesota
Oren Eliezer
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.
Location
205
Abstract

This session presents integrated systems and techniques introducing breakthroughs in energy efficiency, accuracy and sensitivity of mm-wave radars and sensors. This includes precision sub-THz near field sensors, an interference cancellation technique for FMCW radars, and an energy-efficient phase-modulated radar SoC for joint radar and communication applications.

Abstract
RTu2B-1: A 4.6mW 232GHz Autodyne Complementary Self-Injection-Locked Radar for Micrometer-Level Displacement Sensing and Imaging
Sidharth Thomas, Wei Sun, Aydin Babakhani
Univ. of California, Los Angeles, Univ. of California, Los Angeles, Univ. of California, Los Angeles
(10:10 - 10:30)
Abstract
RTu2B-2: 400-GHz Concurrent Transceiver Imaging Pixel with Improved Noise Performance and Increased Injection Locking Range
Goutham Murugesan, Muhammad Awais, Sarfraz Shariff, Yukun Zhu, Pranith Byreddy, Frank Zhang, Wooyeol Choi, Kenneth K.O
Univ. of Texas at Dallas, Univ. of Texas at Dallas, Univ. of Texas at Dallas, Univ. of Texas at Dallas, Univ. of Texas at Dallas, Univ. of Texas at Dallas, Seoul National Univ., Univ. of Texas at Dallas
(10:30 - 10:50)
Abstract
RTu2B-4: A 140GHz FMCW Radar with 22dB Wideband RF-Domain Multipath Self-Interference Cancellation in 28nm CMOS
Yikuan Chen, Hesham Beshary, Ethan Chou, Meng Wei, Nima Baniasadi, Ali Niknejad
Univ. of California, Berkeley, Univ. of California, Berkeley, Univ. of California, Berkeley, Univ. of California, Berkeley, Univ. of California, Berkeley, Univ. of California, Berkeley
(10:50 - 11:10)
Abstract
RTu2B-5: An E-band Phase-Modulated Bistatic Radar with 10mW/Channel Fast-Time Baseband Processing
Wen Zhou, Yahya Tousi
Univ. of Minnesota, Univ. of Minnesota, Twin Cities
(11:10 - 11:30)
Duane Howard
Astranis Space Technologies
Florian Voineau
STMicroelectronics
Location
207
Abstract

Heterogeneous integration is one of the most interesting technology areas that is quickly finding its place in RF and mmW applications. This session consists of four papers describing circuits and systems implemented by integrating chips fabricated in different semiconductor technologies into one solution platform. The fifth paper describes a single source impedance thermal noise measurement technique.
The session starts with the presentation of a heterogeneously integrated power amplifier module using BiCMOS and RF SOI CMOS chips.
The second paper presents integration of GaN circulator with RF SOI voltage boosted clock generation IC.
The next paper describes a GaN amplifier embedded in a glass substrate.
The fourth paper presents the 3D-integration platform for scaled GaN-on-Si dielets with Intel 16 Si CMOS.
The final paper described a formalism for determining thermal noise parameters for MOSFET transistors that requires only single source impedance measurements.

Abstract
RTu2C-1: A 3D Heterogeneously Integrated Power Amplifier Module using BiCMOS and RF SOI CMOS Technologies for 5G Applications
Antoine Le Ravallec, Sébastien Sadlo, David Gaidioz, Christophe Arricastres, Romain Coffy, Frederic Paillardet, Olivier Noblanc
STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics
(10:10 - 10:30)
Abstract
RTu2C-2: Heterogeneous Integration of a 0.15μm GaN Circulator and a 45nm RF SOI Voltage-Boosted Clock Generation IC
Nishant Patil, Armagan Dascurcu, Nusrat Jahan, Harish Krishnaswamy
Columbia Univ., Columbia Univ., California State Univ., Fresno, Columbia Univ.
(10:30 - 10:50)
Abstract
RTu2C-3: Heterogeneously-Integrated Amplifier-on-Glass with Embedded Gallium Nitride (GaN) Dielet for mmWave Applications
Xingchen Li, Pradyot Yadav, Tomás Palacios, Madhavan Swaminathan
Georgia Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Pennsylvania State Univ.
(10:50 - 11:10)
Abstract
RTu2C-4: 3D-Millimeter Wave Integrated Circuit (3D-mmWIC) : A Gold-Free 3D-Integration Platform for Scaled RF GaN-on-Si Dielets with Intel 16 Si CMOS
Pradyot Yadav, Jinchen Wang, Danish Baig, Juan Pastrana-Gonzalez, John Niroula, Patrick Darmawi-Iskandar, Ahmad Islam, Muhannad Bakir, Ruonan Han, Tomás Palacios, Ulrich Rohde
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Air Force Research Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Air Force Research Lab, Georgia Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Federal University of the Armed Forces of Germany
(11:10 - 11:30)
Abstract
RTu2C-5: Determination of the thermal noise parameters of FDSOI MOSFET through hybrid noise matrix
Benjamin Dormieu, Joao Azevedo Goncalves, Cybelle BELEM GONCALVES, François Paolini, Patrick Scheer, Gilles Gouget
STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics
(11:30 - 11:50)

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Ahmed ELKHOLY
Broadcom Corp.
Jingzhi Zhang
Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Location
203
Abstract

This session covers high performance PLL and frequency multipliers techniques. The first paper presents a high performance D-band double-sampling PLL with 35.1fs-Jitter. The second paper demonstrates a THz synthesizer using 85GHz CP-PLL and frequency quadrupler with optimal impedance matching technique. The session also includes a digital background calibration LMS technique for a robust wide-band frequency tripler. The fourth paper presents an injection locked frequency tripler with an amplitude detection method to enhance frequency tracking. Lastly, a compact W-band differential doubler is presented with high conversion gain and >36dBc fundamental rejection ratio.

Abstract
RTu3A-1: A 116-132GHz -193.6dBc/Hz-FoMT -252.8dB-FoMJ Frequency Synthesizer Using a 114fs-Jitter 60-GHz Double-Sampling PLL with Magnetic Parabolic Tuning and Injection-Locked Frequency Doubler
Zhiyu Liu, Howard Luong
Hong Kong Univ. of Science and Technology, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
(13:30 - 13:50)
Abstract
RTu3A-2: A 324-to-360-GHz –6-dBm Output Power THz Phase-Locked Loop in 40-nm CMOS
Wei-Tang Tseng, Te-Yen Chiu, Chun Wang, Chun-Hsing Li
National Taiwan Univ., National Tsing Hua Univ., National Tsing Hua Univ., National Taiwan Univ.
(13:50 - 14:10)
Abstract
RTu3A-3: A 28-38 GHz Digitally-Assisted Frequency Tripler with Background Calibration in 55nm SiGe BiCMOS
Daniele Lodi Rizzini, Francesco Tesolin, Michele Rossoni, Bruno Nanino, Pietro Granata, Riccardo Moleri, Andrea Mazzanti, Andrea Lacaita, Simone Dartizio, Salvatore Levantino
Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Milano, Univ. di Udine, Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Milano, Univ. of Pavia, Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Milano
(14:10 - 14:30)
Abstract
RTu3A-4: A 35.2-51.4GHz Frequency-Tracking Injection-Locked Frequency Tripler Achieving >28.5dBc Harmonic Rejection Ratios, -7.3dBm Output Power, and 4.3dB Output Power Variation
Zixi Jing, Yi Liu, Howard Luong
Hong Kong Univ. of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Univ. of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Univ. of Science and Technology
(14:30 - 14:50)
Abstract
RTu3A-5: A High-Conversion-Gain Compact W-Band Distributed Doubler With Second Harmonic Positive Feedback Using Cross-Coupled Capacitor
Dongho Yoo, Byung-Wook Min
Yonsei Univ., Yonsei Univ.
(14:50 - 15:10)
Vadim Issakov
Technische Univ. Braunschweig
Zeshan Ahmad
WIZECHIPS
Location
205
Abstract

The focus of this session is to introduce innovative D-Band circuits and systems in the sensing and communication domains. We start with a 129-148GHz radar transceiver achieving broadband performance through the TL-MCR concept followed by a 169GHz sparse chirp-stitched radar system in 40nm CMOS with an impressive range resolution of 1mm. The third paper is a >27% tuning range sub-sampling PLL in a 28nm CMOS. A novel switching mechanism for BPSK modulation for backscattering application is reported in the fourth paper. We close the session with a D-band TRX chipset >40dB IRR and very low-loss 4-way power combiner built using a novel enhanced magnetic coupling cavity with transmission line (EMCC-TL).

Abstract
RTu3B-1: A Low-Power D-Band Radar Transceiver with TL-MCR Matching Technique and Output Phase Shifting
Zesen Chen, Likang Du, Nayu Li, Jane GU, Chunyi Song, Zhiwei Xu
Zhejiang Univ., Zhejiang Univ., Donghai Laboratory, Georgia Institute of Technology, Zhejiang Univ., Zhejiang Univ.
(13:30 - 13:50)
Abstract
RTu3B-2: A Terahertz FMCW Radar with 169-GHz Synthetic Bandwidth and Reconfigurable Polarization in 40-nm CMOS
Aguan Hong, Xiang Yi, Yanjun Wang, Jianmin Hu, Zhantao He, Guohao He, Yang Yang, Jiexin Lai, Hongli He, Lina Su, Zhenyu Deng, Jingting Xie, Shaqi Yang, Hongkun Zhou, Lingeng Zheng, Sicheng He, Pei Qin, Haoshen Zhu
South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, GBA Research Institute of AIRCAS, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, Univ. of Technology Sydney, Univ. of Technology Sydney, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, GBA Research Institute of AIRCAS, GBA Research Institute of AIRCAS, GBA Research Institute of AIRCAS, GBA Research Institute of AIRCAS, GBA Research Institute of AIRCAS, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology, South China Univ. of Technology
(13:50 - 14:10)
Abstract
RTu3B-3: A 108-to-141.8GHz 27.1%-Tuning-Range Synthesizer Employing a Dual-Reference-FTL Sub-Sampling PLL and 3rd-Harmonic-Enhancement Class-F VCO and Injection-Locked Frequency Tripler
Khoi Phan, Howard Luong
Hong Kong Univ. of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Univ. of Science and Technology
(14:10 - 14:30)
Abstract
RTu3B-4: A Fully Integrated 263-GHz Retro-Backscatter Circuit with 105° Reading Angle and 12-dB Conversion Loss
Mingran Jia, Jinchen Wang, Jaehong Jung, Xibi Chen, Eunseok Lee, Anantha Chandrakasan, Ruonan Han
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(14:30 - 14:50)
Abstract
RTu3B-5: A 127-to-156GHz 64QAM/256QAM Zero-IF CMOS Transceiver Chipset Achieving 47dB IRR and 17.8dBm Output Power
Ziyuan Guo, Wei Deng, Weiqi Zheng, Xinyu Jiang, Haikun Jia, Fuyuan Zhao, Hongliang Wu, Baoyong Chi
Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ.
(14:50 - 15:10)
Sushil Subramanian
Intel Corp.
Subhanshu Gupta
Washington State Univ.
Location
207
Abstract

High-speed circuits are essential to the efficient control and driving of upcoming photonic and quantum systems. This session features a diverse set of papers for such applications. The first paper covers a widely reconfigurable temperature-scalable cryogenic PLL. The second paper covers a low-power correlator targeting communications and compute-in-memory applications. Papers 3 and 4 cover ultra-high-speed drivers for photonic transceivers, designed in FD-SOI CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS respectively. The final paper covers a set of integrated circuits designed in GaAs as an oscilloscope front-end system.

Abstract
RTu3C-1: A 19.4-fsRMS Jitter 0.1-to-44GHz Cryo-CMOS Fractional-N CP-PLL Featuring Automatic Bleed Calibration for Quantum Computing
Jinhai Xiao, Yong Chen, Ningyi Zhang, Rui Liu, Yuhao Zhang, Peng Luo, maliang liu, Yintang Yang, Xiaohua Ma, Yue Hao
Xidian Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ.
(13:30 - 13:50)
Abstract
RTu3C-2: A Low-Power High-Dynamic Range Correlator Based on Parametric Multiplication and Integration
Amirhossein Aalipour Hafshejani, Yuanxun Wang
Univ. of California, Los Angeles, Univ. of California, Los Angeles
(13:50 - 14:10)
Abstract
RTu3C-3: A 204GS/s 1-to-2 Analog Demultiplexer in 22nm FDSOI CMOS
Truman Jian, Rafid Adnan Khan, Ashley Rivera, Danlyo Tkachenko, Sorin Voinigescu
Univ. of Toronto, Univ. of Toronto, Univ. of Toronto, Univ. of Toronto, Univ. of Toronto
(14:10 - 14:30)
Abstract
RTu3C-4: A 224-Gb/s PAM-4 Linear Distributed Driver for Silicon-Photonic Modulators in SiGe BiCMOS
Han Liu, Ruogu Deng, Zizheng Dong, Guike Li, Jian Liu, Nanjian Wu, Wim Cops, Tao Chen, Liyuan Liu, Nan Qi
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Univ. of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Semiconductors, CAS, Institute of Semiconductors, CAS, Institute of Semiconductors, CAS, Institute of Semiconductors, CAS, Shenzhen Sibroad Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Sibroad Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Institute of Semiconductors, CAS, Chinese Academy of Sciences
(14:30 - 14:50)
Abstract
RTu3C-5: A ±1V-DC to 20-GHz Front-End Chipset with 1.5-Vpp AC and 0.5-to-1V DC Outputs for Direct Sampling Real-Time Oscilloscopes
Zhaowu Wang, Xinyan Li, Chi Zhang, Xiaochen Tang, Ronglin Chen, Ze Yu, Ruilin Liao, Zhenyu Wang, Yicheng Wang, Xinyi Jiang, Yiming Yu, Zhiyu Wang, Shengchuan Chen, Kai Kang, Yue Zhang, Yong Wang
Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Jiujin Technology CO.,LTD, Jiujin Technology CO.,LTD, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Jiujin Technology CO.,LTD, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China
(14:50 - 15:10)

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Roxann Broughton-Blanchard
Analog Devices
Chun-Huat Heng
National Univ. of Singapore
Location
203
Abstract

This session presents circuit techniques for radars and phased arrays, achieving good energy and area efficiency, wider bandwidth with improved detection range and resolution. A 1TX/4RX FMCW radar chipset exploits multi-band to achieve an angular resolution of 6deg. Baseband techniques are then presented, achieving 800-MHz signal bandwidth for phase array and 7.5-cm resolution for PMCW with good area and energy efficiency. Finally, two radars for vital-sign detection, with multi-mode IR-UWB radar achieving detection range up to 10 m, and another combined FMCW and Doppler radar work with shared building blocks, achieving small chirp frequency error of 0.04%.

Abstract
RTu4A-1: A 15/30/60-GHz 1TX/4RX Radar Chipset Achieving 6° Angular Resolution Using Frequency Dimension for Virtual Aperture Expansion
Ruilin Liao, Haoran Wang, Jingzhi Zhang, Wei-Han Yu, Yue Song, Hongyang An, Huihua Liu, Kai Kang
Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, University of Macau, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China
(15:40 - 16:00)
Abstract
RTu4A-2: An 8-element 800MHz BW 0.083mm2/element Scalable Current-Mode True-Time-Delay Analog Combiner for Low SWaP-C Antenna Arrays
Ajinkya Kharalkar, Paavan Gouniyal, Sumit Khalapure, Shubham Jain, Rajesh Zele, Sreeni Poolakkal, Soumen Mohapatra, Subhanshu GUPTA
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Washington State Univ., Washington State Univ., Washington State Univ.
(16:00 - 16:20)
Abstract
RTu4A-3: A Compact, 17.8TOPS/W, 2Gbps Programmable Analog Matched Filter and Coherent Accumulator for 79GHz PMCW Radar
Hongzhe Jiang, Chuhan Xue, Jingyi Huang, Peter Kinget
Columbia Univ., Columbia Univ., Columbia Univ., Columbia Univ.
(16:20 - 16:40)
Abstract
RTu4A-4: A 28-nm 9-mm High-Resolution Multi-Mode IR-UWB Radar SoC with 16-GS/s Equivalent-Time Sampling for Non-Contact Detection of Human Vital Signs
Peng Luo, Yong Chen, Yuyang Liu, Ruan Jiang, Jinhai Xiao, maliang liu, Yintang Yang, Xiaohua Ma, Yue Hao
Xidian Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ., Xidian Univ.
(16:40 - 17:00)
Abstract
RTu4A-5: A Fully-integrated Doppler-assisted FMCW Radar with Low Hertz Range Noise Figure for Indoor Localization and Vital Sign Sensing
Yuqin Zhang, Zitong Zhang, Zhiluo Zhang, Zhenyu Zhang, Yue Zhu, Ruilai Xu, Ying Liu, Jikun Wang, Shixiang Ding, Kaige Wang, Dalin Li, Peng Wang, Guangsheng Chen, Hao Deng, Leilei Huang, Chunqi Shi, Jinghong Chen, Runxi Zhang
East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., Univ. of Houston, East China Normal Univ., East China Normal Univ., Univ. of Houston, East China Normal Univ.
(17:00 - 17:20)
M. Waleed Mansha
Nokia-Bell Labs
Kenichi Okada
Institute of Science Tokyo
Location
205
Abstract

In this session, the generation of D-band signals using a tripler with adaptive biasing and a regenerative frequency shifter will be presented. For interfacing transmitter and receiver elements to a single antenna, the session will include a presentation on an integrated quasi circulator, based on a coupled-line coupler with tunable termination. The session will also present a compact PA for phased arrays to enable scaling of half-wavelength spaced array elements as well as a wideband PA that provides full D-band coverage by utilizing coupled-line-based matching networks.

Abstract
RTu4B-1: 110-to-140GHz Frequency Tripler with 13% Efficiency, 7.2dBm Psat using Adaptive Biasing and 3rd Harmonic Boosting in 22nm FDSOI
Victor Lasserre, Sarah Koop-Brinkmann, Christian Ziegler, Finn-Niclas Stapelfeldt, Vadim Issakov
Technische Univ. Braunschweig, Technische Univ. Braunschweig, Technische Univ. Braunschweig, Technische Univ. Braunschweig, Technische Univ. Braunschweig
(15:40 - 16:00)
Abstract
RTu4B-2: A 126 – 137 GHz Regenerative Frequency Shifter in 22 nm FDSOI
Victor Lasserre, Finn-Niclas Stapelfeldt, Sarah Koop-Brinkmann, Miona Dimić, Fabio Padovan, Vadim Issakov
Technische Univ. Braunschweig, Technische Univ. Braunschweig, Technische Univ. Braunschweig, Infineon Technologies AG, Infineon Technologies AG, Technische Univ. Braunschweig
(16:00 - 16:20)
Abstract
RTu4B-3: A 200 GHz Quasi-Circulator with a Widely Tunable Termination for >30 dB Isolation and 8.3 dB SNR Degradation in a 22nm FD SOI Process
Hyunwoo Seo, Omeed Momeni
Univ. of California, Davis, Univ. of California, Davis
(16:20 - 16:40)
Abstract
RTu4B-4: An Ultra-Compact and Wideband D-band Power Amplifier in 28nm CMOS with Area-Efficient Coupled Line-Based Matching Network
Hyo-Ryeong Jeon, Hokeun Lee, Sang-Gug Lee, Kyung-Sik Choi
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Yonsei Univ.
(16:40 - 17:00)
Abstract
RTu4B-5: A 110-203-GHz 18.3-dBm Broadband Power Amplifier Using Modified Three-Conductor Baluns in 130-nm SiGe BiCMOS
Shuyang Li, Shouqing Fu, Xin Liu, Quanqin Liao, Huibo Wu, Shunhua Hu, Wenhua Chen
Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Xidian Univ., Wuhan Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Tsinghua Univ.
(17:00 - 17:20)
Marcus Granger-Jones
QORVO, Inc.
Andrea Bevilacqua
Univ. of Padova
Location
207
Abstract

This session explores cutting-edge techniques for designing high-performance receiver front-ends, focusing on achieving superior sensitivity, linearity, and blocker rejection while minimizing power consumption. The presented papers delve into novel architectures and circuit techniques, including passive filtering, mixer-first topologies, active feedback, and capacitive stacking, pushing the boundaries of receiver performance across various frequency bands.

Abstract
RTu4C-1: A 2.4GHz 676μW Receiver Front-End with Passive Analog FIR Filtering Embedded in Down-Converter Achieving >60dB Blocker Rejection
Wenjing Zhang, Chao Chen, Yu Guo, Yan Zhao, Wenhan Yang
Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ., Southeast Univ.
(15:40 - 16:00)
Abstract
RTu4C-2: 10-to-30-GHz Blocker-Tolerant Mixer-First Receivers with 40-dB/decade Transition-Band Roll-Off and Maximum 61.7-dB LO-to-RF Isolation
Kai Li, Shaoquan Wang, Keping Wang
Tianjin Univ., Tianjin Univ., Tianjin Univ.
(16:00 - 16:20)
Abstract
RTu4C-3: A 11.5mW FR3 Passive Mixer-First Receiver Front End Achieving 4.2dB NF and -5dBm B1dB
Alain Antón, Jamie Ye, Sanaz Sadeghi, Alyosha Molnar
Cornell Univ., Cornell Univ., Cornell Univ., Cornell Univ.
(16:20 - 16:40)
Abstract
RTu4C-4: A 4.2 dB NF and 39 dB Passive Gain Ultra-Low Power Receiver Front-End with an RF-IF Dual-Stage Capacitive Stacking Technique
Jin Jin, Zhepu Xu, Haipeng Bai, Bowei Xiao, Wen Wu, Tongde Huang
Nanjing Univ. of Science and Technology, Nanjing Univ. of Science and Technology, Nanjing Univ. of Science and Technology, Nanjing Univ. of Science and Technology, Nanjing Univ. of Science and Technology, Nanjing Univ. of Science and Technology
(16:40 - 17:00)
Abstract
RTu4C-5: A 0.2-6 GHz 65 nm CMOS Active-Feedback LNA with Threefold Balun-Error Correction and Implicit Post-Distortion Technique
benqing guo
chengdu university of information technology
(17:00 - 17:20)