A 0.6-V VDD, 3.8-dB Minimum Noise Figure, 19.5-62.5-GHz Low Noise Amplifier in 28-nm Bulk CMOS

Chia Jen Liang, Ching Wen Chiang, Jia Zhou, Chao Jen Tien, Rulin Huang, Kuei-Ann Wen, Mau Chung Frank Chang, Yen Cheng Kuan

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Abstract

This paper presents a millimeter-wave (mmWave) ultra-wideband low-power low noise amplifier (LNA) that supports the entire 5G FR2 (24.25-52.6 GHz) and beyond. An auxiliary amplifier is exploited to extend the bandwidth with the required input return loss (S11) and high matching gain for suppressing noise of subsequent stages. In addition, gain peaking at the low/mid band (< 30/30-45 GHz) and impedance matching at the high band (> 45 GHz) are used jointly to increase the operating frequency range. Furthermore, large-valued inductors with high self-resonant frequencies (SRFs) are achieved through a cascode spiral structure. This LNA is fabricated in a 28-nm bulk CMOS technology. At a 0.6-V supply voltage (VDD) applied on the main stages, this LNA achieves an 18.4-dB flat power gain, a 3.8-5.7-dB noise figure (NF), and a <-6-dB S11 over 19.5-62.5 GHz (BW3dB) while consuming 13.7 mW. This LNA occupies 0.25 mm2and features ESD protection.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages768-771
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781665403078
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Jun 2021
Event2021 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2021 - Virtual, Atlanta, United States
Duration: 7 Jun 202125 Jun 2021

Publication series

NameIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
Volume2021-June
ISSN (Print)0149-645X

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Atlanta
Period7/06/2125/06/21

Keywords

  • 28-nm CMOS
  • 5G NR
  • carrier aggregation (CA)
  • FR2
  • low noise amplifier (LNA)
  • low supply voltage (VDD)
  • low-power
  • millimeter-wave (mmWave)
  • ultrawideband (UWB)

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