An integrated 0.56THz frequency synthesizer with 21GHz locking range and -74dBc/Hz phase noise at 1MHz offset in 65nm CMOS

Yan Zhao, Zuow Zun Chen, Gabriel Virbila, Yinuo Xu, Richard Al Hadi, Yanghyo Kim, Adrian Tang, Theodore Reck, Huan Neng Chen, Chewnpu Jou, Fu Lung Hsueh, Mau Chung Frank Chang

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Abstract

Spectra from 0.5 to 0.6THz play critical roles in planetary science, astrophysics and radio-astronomy as various chemical species including water, nitrates (NO2, N2O, NH3) and organics (CH4 and HCN) can either absorb or reflect radiation in this frequency regime. Accordingly, NASA and ESA have developed a wide range of spectroscopic sounding instruments to investigate our solar system. Current LO chains for spectroscopic receivers are implemented with discrete III-V devices and heavy waveguide assemblies. For instance, the 600GHz NASA PISSARRO spectrometer for Europa begins with a 33GHz PLL, tripled to 100GHz, doubled to 200GHz, and then tripled again to 600GHz via multiple waveguides. This LO chain occupies over 3000cm3, weighs 2.5kg, and consumes 11.5W of DC power.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference, ISSCC 2016
Pages36-37
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781467394666
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Feb 2016
Event63rd IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference, ISSCC 2016 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 31 Jan 20164 Feb 2016

Publication series

NameDigest of Technical Papers - IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference
Volume59
ISSN (Print)0193-6530

Conference

Conference63rd IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference, ISSCC 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period31/01/164/02/16

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