Substrate-induced high-frequency noise in deep sub-micron MOSFETs for RF applications

被引:10
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作者
Kishore, SV [1 ]
Chang, G [1 ]
Asmanis, G [1 ]
Hull, C [1 ]
Stubbe, F [1 ]
机构
[1] SiliconWave, San Diego, CA USA
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10.1109/CICC.1999.777307
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TP3 [计算技术、计算机技术];
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0812 ;
摘要
We present results from high-frequency noise measurements on NMOS devices fabricated in a 0.5-mu m epi-based CMOS process. These noise measurements at RF frequencies reveal the existence of substrate-induced high-frequency noise in transistors operating in the saturation regime. The substrate-induced noise is independent of the A new ac noise model for CMOS devices operating at RF measurements. Its implications are emphasized via the design of a low-noise amplifier (LNA) operating at 2 GHz. The minimum achievable noise-figure (NF) can be higher by as much as 0.6 dB due to this substrate-induced high-frequency noise.
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页码:365 / 368
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