A 2×2, 316 GHz SiGe scalable transmitter array with novel phase locking method and on-die antennas

Saeed Zeinolabedinzadeh, Aida L.Vera Lopez, Nelson E. Lourenco, Ahmet Cagri Ulusoy, Mehmet Kaynak, Mahmoud Kamarei, Bernd Tillack, John Papapolymerou, John D. Cressler

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3 Scopus citations

Abstract

We demonstrate a fully integrated 2×2 SiGe transmitter array at 316 GHz. A novel method is introduced to phase-lock the high frequency signal sources without any additional circuitry. This method suppresses the other possible oscillatory modes automatically. The power of the locked signal sources are combined in the air by the 2×2 on-chip antenna array which are fed with the locked sources. This array is scalable to larger sizes in the same layout style. This array transmitter utilizes Colpitts oscillators as high frequency signal sources; however, this method can be applied to any other oscillator architecture to perform the frequency and phase locking. The frequency of this transmitter follows the simple equations for a single Colpitts oscillator, thereby facilitating the design of the circuit.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2014 IEEE Bipolar/BiCMOS Circuits and Technology Meeting, BCTM 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages60-63
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479972302
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 9 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 IEEE Bipolar/BiCMOS Circuits and Technology Meeting, BCTM 2014 - Coronado, United States
Duration: Sep 28 2014Oct 1 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Bipolar/BiCMOS Circuits and Technology Meeting
ISSN (Print)1088-9299

Conference

Conference2014 IEEE Bipolar/BiCMOS Circuits and Technology Meeting, BCTM 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCoronado
Period9/28/1410/1/14

Keywords

  • Array
  • Colpitts
  • SiGe
  • Terahertz
  • on-chip antenna
  • oscillator
  • sub-mmW

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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