A wide-band 65nm CMOS 28-34 GHz synthesizer module enabling low power heterodyne spectrometers for planetary exploration

Z. Z. Chen, A. Tang, Y. Kim, G. Virbila, T. Reck, J. F. Yei, Y. Du, G. Chattopadhyay, M. C.Frank Chang

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Abstract

This paper presents a wide-band 28-34 GHz frequency synthesizer module developed to support THz spectrometer instruments for planetary exploration. The presented module features low power operation and a small form factor to be compatible with the demanding payload requirements of NASA planetary missions. The core of the module is a CMOS System-on-Chip (SoC) containing a sub-sampled phase-detector (SSPD) based phase lock-loop, power amplifier, power sensor and digital calibration. The demonstrated module draws a total of 81.2 mW of power from a USB connection and provides coverage from 28-34 GHz with output powers better than -4.0 dBm across the entire band. The offered mid-band phase noise is measured at -96.6 dBc/Hz evaluated at 1 MHz offset from the carrier.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2015
ISBN (Electronic)9781479982752
DOIs
StatePublished - 24 Jul 2015
EventIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2015 - Phoenix, United States
Duration: 17 May 201522 May 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2015

Conference

ConferenceIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhoenix
Period17/05/1522/05/15

Keywords

  • PISSARRO PLL
  • Phase-Lock Loop
  • SSPD
  • Sub-sampled

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