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A 300-μW BLE-Compliant Packet-Based Data-Agnostic Clock-Harvesting RX Achieving −85/−70 dBm Sensitivity for ±40/±15 ppm Accuracy

A 300-μW BLE-Compliant Packet-Based Data-Agnostic Clock-Harvesting RX Achieving −85/−70 dBm Sensitivity for ±40/±15 ppm Accuracy 150 150

Abstract:

An ultralow-power Bluetooth low energy (BLE)-compliant crystal-less clock-harvesting receiver is presented that uses the BLE advertising packets (APs) to calibrate an on-chip frequency reference with ±400 ppm initial frequency offset. The proposed front-end, fabricated in 22 nm FDSOI, is capable of pushing the frequency accuracy of the reference further to below ±40/±15 …

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A Fast-Settling mm-Wave LO With I/Q-Calibrated SSB Mixer and Frequency-Tuned ILO Filter Achieving Sub-ns Settling Time and −56 dBc Spur

A Fast-Settling mm-Wave LO With I/Q-Calibrated SSB Mixer and Frequency-Tuned ILO Filter Achieving Sub-ns Settling Time and −56 dBc Spur 150 150

Abstract:

This article presents a fast-settling 60-GHz local oscillator (LO) for stepped-carrier orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM), employing an I/Q-calibrated single-sideband (SSB) mixer with a frequency-tuned injection-locked oscillator (ILO) filter. The SSB mixer enables instantaneous frequency hopping, while the ILO acts as a high- $Q$ bandpass filter that suppresses mixer-induced spurs. …

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A Tunable RF Self-Interference Canceller With Highly Accelerated, Machine-Learning-Based Adaptation for Full-Duplex Radio Applications

A Tunable RF Self-Interference Canceller With Highly Accelerated, Machine-Learning-Based Adaptation for Full-Duplex Radio Applications 150 150

Abstract:

Future full-duplex (FD) radio systems require highly tunable self-interference (SI) cancellers with rapid adaptation to mitigate dynamic SI profiles in wireless environments. This article presents a 2.4-GHz RF SI canceller chip with extensive tuning capabilities that operates with a machine-learning (ML)-augmented adaptation loop for FD transceivers. The proposed design …

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An Inductive-Load-Modulated Multiband Phase Shifter With <0.38°/0.12-dB RMS Errors

An Inductive-Load-Modulated Multiband Phase Shifter With <0.38°/0.12-dB RMS Errors 150 150

Abstract:

This letter presents a compact, multiband reflection-type phase shifter (RTPS) implemented in 65-nm CMOS that overcomes the narrowband limitations of conventional passive loads. The proposed design utilizes an inductive-load modulation. By injecting a secondary signal to actively manipulate the magnetic flux, the equivalent inductance is boosted to enable operation across …

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A 24.5–45.2-GHz Low-Jitter Compact Differentially Injection-Locked Clock Multiplier With Folded-Inductor-Based Magnetic-Flux Cancellation

A 24.5–45.2-GHz Low-Jitter Compact Differentially Injection-Locked Clock Multiplier With Folded-Inductor-Based Magnetic-Flux Cancellation 150 150

Abstract:

In this article, we present a differentially injection-locked clock multiplier (ILCM) featuring an ultra-wide frequency tuning range (TR) and low jitter, achieved through a compact folded-inductor-based magnetic-flux cancellation technique. A co-designed series-LC dual-mode quadrature ring oscillator (QRO) and edge-combining frequency doubler operating in the mm-wave band jointly extend the TR …

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A Self-Injection LC Oscillator for Flicker Noise Reduction

A Self-Injection LC Oscillator for Flicker Noise Reduction 150 150

Abstract:

Self-injection has been used in lasers and photonic integrated circuits to reduce the laser’s phase noise (PN). We show that self-injection can be leveraged in GHz LC oscillators as well. Our oscillator employs a current-domain self-injection technique by leveraging second-harmonic extraction, capacitive phase shifting, and self-mixing through the oscillator’…

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A Quadrature-Rotation Phased-Array Transmitter With High-Resolution Phase Tuning and Complex Domain Power Back-Off Efficiency Enhancement

A Quadrature-Rotation Phased-Array Transmitter With High-Resolution Phase Tuning and Complex Domain Power Back-Off Efficiency Enhancement 150 150

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In this article, a four-element digital-modulated phased-array transmitter based on quadrature switched/floated-capacitor power amplifiers (SFCPAs) and reconfigurable switched-capacitor tuning lines (RSCTLs) is proposed. Phase shifting in each element is achieved by hybrid coarse and fine phase-tuning approaches. The SFCPAs with the quadrature-rotation technique are presented for coarse phase tuning. …

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A Ka-Band Time-Modulated Phase-Invariant Variable-Gain Amplifier With 30-dB Gain Tuning Based on Duty-Cycle Control

A Ka-Band Time-Modulated Phase-Invariant Variable-Gain Amplifier With 30-dB Gain Tuning Based on Duty-Cycle Control 150 150

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This article presents a time-modulated variable-gain amplifier (VGA) employing a clock-sampling topology governed by a duty-cycle control (DCC) loop. By modulating the effective operation time of the amplifier rather than altering its RF bias conditions, for precise tuning of the clock duty cycle, enabling phase consistency at millimeter-wave frequencies. The …

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A 60-GHz Class- F2,3 Standing-Wave Oscillator Employing Triple-Line Resonator Achieving −189-dBc/Hz FoM in 65-nm CMOS

A 60-GHz Class- F2,3 Standing-Wave Oscillator Employing Triple-Line Resonator Achieving −189-dBc/Hz FoM in 65-nm CMOS 150 150

Abstract:

Implementing oscillators with harmonic engineering beyond 60-GHz poses significant challenges due to the need for small inductors resonating beyond 120 GHz. To address this issue, this work presents a 60-GHz standing-wave oscillator (SWO) with both second- and third-harmonic boosting for phase noise reduction. A triple-line resonator is proposed to sustain both …

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