A novel concept for phase noise improvement in monolithic differential LC-VCOs

A novel concept for phase noise improvement in monolithic differential LC-VCOs

A novel concept for improvement of phase noise in differential LC-VCOs is proposed. Being based on quality factor (Q) enhancement through conversion of the lossy inductor to a virtual inductor conditionally approaching the ideal lossless limit, the basics of the concept are illustrated and explained...

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Veröffentlicht in:Analog integrated circuits and signal processing 2012-03, Vol.70 (3), p.451-454
Hauptverfasser: Sadr-M. N., Hamid Reza, Dousti, Massoud
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Circuits and Systems
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Mixed Signal Letter
Signal,Image and Speech Processing
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Zusammenfassung:A novel concept for improvement of phase noise in differential LC-VCOs is proposed. Being based on quality factor (Q) enhancement through conversion of the lossy inductor to a virtual inductor conditionally approaching the ideal lossless limit, the basics of the concept are illustrated and explained. Practical realization of the concept is discussed, and its application in design of a CMOS based Giga Hertz range low phase noise monolithic differential LC-VCO is investigated. Advanced Design System (ADS) simulations using CMOS 0.18 μm TSMC RF design kit are used for evaluation.
ISSN:0925-1030
1573-1979
DOI:10.1007/s10470-011-9731-5