1st Edition
Integrated Inductors and Transformers Characterization, Design and Modeling for RF and MM-Wave Applications
Introduction
Organization
References
Basic Concepts
Basic Definitions and Loss Mechanisms
Layout Fundamentals
Passive Device Measurements
Calibration Accuracy and Residual Error
De-Embedding Techniques
Fabrication and Modeling: The State of the Art
Fabrication Technology and Advanced Layout Techniques
Numerical and Circuit Modeling
Monolithic Inductors on Silicon
Overview on Silicon Technology
Silicon Technologies
Fabrication Technology
Substrate Optimization for Inductor on Silicon
Comparative Analysis
Benefits of Buried Layer PGS
Fabricated Inductors
Integrated Inductors for Single-Ended Applications
Symmetric Integrated Inductors
Inductance Calculation
State-of-the-Art Inductance Equations
Modified Current Sheet Expression for Sub-nH Inductors
Inductance Modeling of Thick-Metal Inductors
Modeling of Monolithic Inductors
Lumped Scalable Model
Model Validation
Analysis and Modeling of Silicon-Integrated Transformers
Substrate Optimization of Transformer on Silicon
Transformer Characterization and Analysis
Modeling of Stacked Transformers
Lumped Scalable Model
Model Validation
Design Guidelines and Circuit Design Examples for Inductors and Transformers
Application of Inductive Components in RF/mm-Wave ICs
Inductor Design Guidelines and Optimization Procedures
Transformer Design Guidelines and Optimization Procedures
Circuit Design Examples
An Image-Reject Receiver Front-End for 5-GHz WLANs
A 17‑GHz Voltage-Controlled Oscillator with Transformer-Based Resonator
A 24-GHz UWB Transmitter for Automotive Short-Range Radar
Inductive Components on Dieletric Substrates
IPD Technology
Inductive Components on Glass Substrate
5‑GHz WLAN Module Architecture
IRFs and TX Filters in IPD Technology
Inductive Components on Plastic Substrate
Biography
Egidio Ragonese, Angelo Scuderi, Tonio Biondi, Giuseppe Palmisano
