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Graphical optimization of common-gate LNA (2006)

Abstract
In this paper a novel optimization strategy for common gate LNAs (CG-LNAs) is presented. It based on the modeling of the MOSFET behavior with its intrinsic and extrinsic parasitics in all possible areas of operation. The model leads to a graphical strategy, which shows the advantages of an operating point in moderate inversion in case of a short channel device. Furthermore, it shows how the tradeoff between low input reflection S11 and minimum noise figure N F must be made in case of a short channel device.

Publication details
Repository Fraunhofer Publica (Germany)
Keywords CG-LNA, constrained optimization, low power, low noise amplifier
Type Conference Paper
Language english
Relation Malcovati, P.: PRIME 2006. 2nd Conference on Ph.D. Research in MicroElectronics and Electronics. Proceedings: 11 - 16 June 2006, Otranto (Lecce), Italy. Piscataway, NJ, USA: IEEE Press, 2006, pp. 453-456