Abstract
A novel multi-frequency beamforming front-end is proposed. The proposed front-end allows for simultaneous and independent steering of multiple frequency beams. As proof of concept, an 8GHz 2-channel, 4-frequency phased array beam-former is designed and implemented in 65nm CMOS. The IF signal on each channel is frequency split using an all passive 4-point analog FFT. The orthogonal frequency outputs are then beam steered using an all passive I-Q vector combiner. The RF circuit draws 22.8mA from a 1.2V supply while the analog baseband consumes 9pJ/conv. (135μW at 120MSps).
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the IEEE 2012 Custom Integrated Circuits Conference, CICC 2012 |
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State | Published - Nov 26 2012 |
Event | 34th Annual Custom Integrated Circuits Conference, CICC 2012 - San Jose, CA, United States Duration: Sep 9 2012 → Sep 12 2012 |
Other
Other | 34th Annual Custom Integrated Circuits Conference, CICC 2012 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Jose, CA |
Period | 9/9/12 → 9/12/12 |