A CNT based VCO with extremely low phase noise and wide frequency range for PLL application

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作者
Sarbazi, Hamed [1 ]
Sabbaghi-Nadooshan, Reza [1 ]
Hassanzadeh, Alireza [2 ]
机构
[1] Islamic Azad Univ, Cent Tehran Branch, Dept Elect Engn, Tehran, Iran
[2] Shahid Beheshti Univ, Dept Elect Engn, Tehran, Iran
关键词
CNTFET; VCO; bulk control; ADS; Verilog‐ A; FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS; CARBON NANOTUBES; RING OSCILLATOR; CIRCUIT; DESIGN; MODEL; SYNTHESIZER; CLOCK;
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10.1002/jnm.2891
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TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
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0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
Voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs) are used as key components in phase-locked loop systems for generating stable oscillation signals. Since the digital electronics industry increasingly needs a faster operation, VCOs need to generate signals at higher frequencies. This paper presents a voltage controlled oscillator with a wide frequency range and very low phase noise by using carbon nanotube technology. The Stanford CNTFET model is implemented in Verilog-A, and the proposed CNTFET VCO is simulated using ADS software. Simultaneous use of forward bulk biasing and an inductor yields a carbon nanotube oscillator with a frequency range of 6-20 GHz and a phase noise of -123 dBc/Hz.
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