0.61THz radiating source with on-chip antenna on 65nm CMOS

Bassam Khamaisi, Samuel Jameson, Eran Socher

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

20 Scopus citations

Abstract

This paper presents a 615GHz radiating source (609-624GHz) based on a differential Colpitts oscillator with an on-chip antenna in 65nm CMOS. The source radiates the 5th harmonic of the oscillation frequency, which is also generated in the voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) itself due to its large voltage signal. An integrated loop antenna serves also as the load inductance at the drains of the VCO core transistors, acting as a choke at the fundamental tone and a matched antenna at the 5th harmonic. This radiating source achieves a total radiated power (TRP) of -23dBm, an EIRP of -13.7dBm with DC-consumption of 17mW from 1.4V DC supply and a silicon area of 0.164mm2. Its peak EIRP and total radiated power are the highest among all lens-less silicon based signal generation circuits operating at frequencies beyond 550GHz.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuMIC 2016 - 11th European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages389-392
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9782874870446
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Dec 2016
Event11th European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference, EuMIC 2016 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 3 Oct 20164 Oct 2016

Publication series

NameEuMIC 2016 - 11th European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference

Conference

Conference11th European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference, EuMIC 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period3/10/164/10/16

Keywords

  • Antenna
  • CMOS
  • Colpitts
  • Harmonic Generation
  • Loop Antenna
  • Signal Source
  • Sub-MMW
  • THz
  • Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO)

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of '0.61THz radiating source with on-chip antenna on 65nm CMOS'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this