RF oscillator implementation using integrated CMOS surface acoustic wave resonators

Nordin, Anis Nurashikin and Zaghloul, Mona E. (2011) RF oscillator implementation using integrated CMOS surface acoustic wave resonators. Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing, 68 (1). pp. 33-42. ISSN 0925-1030 (Print) 1573-1979 (Online)

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Abstract

This work is a proof of concept that a monolithic CMOS surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonator can function as an RF oscillator. The design of the oscillator includes the measurement characteristics of the CMOS SAW resonator, its matching networks, and RF amplifier is described. The integrated SAW resonator, with its operating frequency controlled by the spacing of its transducers was fabricated using a combination of CMOS plus post- CMOS processes. Based on the operation and performance of the SAW resonators, an equivalent circuit model of the CMOS SAW resonator was developed. A series resonant oscillator design was simulated using Microwave OfficeTM. The designed matching network improves both the insertion losses and the phase slope of the resonator, while the RF amplifier provides sufficient gain to ensure oscillation. Measurements conducted on the RF-CMOS SAW oscillator demonstrated oscillation at 600 MHz

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3239/1962
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Oscillator, resonator, surface acoustic wave (SAW), matching network, CMOS
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK7800 Electronics. Computer engineering. Computer hardware. Photoelectronic devices > TK7885 Computer engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr. Anis Nurashikin Nordin
Date Deposited:	14 Sep 2011 10:24
Last Modified:	14 Sep 2011 10:24
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/1962

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