CMOS 60-GHz and E-band Power Amplifiers and Transmitters, 2015 Analog Circuits and Signal Processing Series

This book focuses on the development of design techniques and methodologies for 60-GHz and E-band power amplifiers and transmitters at device, circuit and layout levels. The authors show the recent development of millimeter-wave design techniques, especially of power amplifiers and transmitters, and presents novel design concepts, such as ?power transistor layout? and ?4-way parallel-series power combiner?, that can enhance the output power and efficiency of power amplifiers in a compact silicon area. Five state-of-the-art 60-GHz and E-band designs with measured results are demonstrated to prove the effectiveness of the design concepts and hands-on methodologies presented. This book serves as a valuable reference for circuit designers to develop millimeter-wave building blocks for future 5G applications.

Discusses 60-GHz and E-band technologies for future 5G networks and potential usage models

Describes optimization of the “power transistor” and “4-way parallel-series power combiner” for 60-GHz and E-band power amplifiers to improve power gain, output power and efficiency

Provides novel design, layout and floor-plan techniques for implementation with excellent millimeter-wave performance and compact silicon area

Includes efficiency enhancement and low-power techniques for millimeter-wave applications, as well as five state-of-the-art design example