A 75-95 GHz wideband CMOS power amplifier
Wicks B., Skafidas E., Evans R.
In this paper, a 75-95 GHz wideband power amplifier (PA) in 0.13-μm CMOS is implemented to explore the feasibility of low-cost CMOS technology for use in 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz fixed point-to-point link bands and the 77-GHz vehicular radar band. The fully-integrated design incorporates the power amplifier, matching networks, and input and output transmission line networks on-chip. The designed amplifier achieves small signal gain of 6.0 dB at 77 GHz, a 3-dB bandwidth of 75-95 GHz and delivers a saturated output power of 8.1 dBm. © 2008 EuMA.