Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design Devices, Circuits, and Systems Series

Reintroducing the largely forgotten parametric microwave circuit design technique to the RFIC design community, this book describes how reactive varactor-based amplifiers, mixers, and frequency converters can be designed in modern integrated circuit topologies. The text addresses the issue of integrated reactive RFIC design in a logical manner. It presents key technological trade-offs, the advantages and disadvantages of modern devices in potential parametric designs, and layout tips for optimal performance.

Introduction. Varactor Device Physics. Small-Signal Parametric Circuit Theory. Large-Signal Parametric Circuit Theory. Integrated Pumping Circuits. Frequency Multiplication. Frequency Division. RF Parametric Transmitter. RF Parametric Heterodyne Receiver. IC Distributed Parametric Amplifier.