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1 Fundamental Concepts and Background |
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1.1 Communication Systems |
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1.2 History and Overview of Wireless Communication Systems |
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1.3 History and Overview of Wired Communication Systems |
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1.4 Communication System Fundamentals |
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1.4.2 Bandwidth and Power Tradeoff |
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1.4.4 Operating Frequency |
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1.4.5 The Cellular Concept |
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1.4.6 Digital Communications |
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1.4.8 Symbol Constellation |
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1.4.9 Quadrature Basis and Sideband Combination |
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1.4.10 Negative Frequency |
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1.5.1 Maxwell's Equations |
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1.5.2 Application to Circuit Design |
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1.5.3 Signal Propagation in Wireless Medium |
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1.6 Analysis of Circuits and Systems |
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1.6.1 Laplace Transformation |
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1.6.4 Time and Frequency Domain Duality |
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1.6.7 Frequency Domain and Time Domain Simulators |
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1.6.8 Matrix Representation of Circuits |
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1.6.8.3 Practical Applications of S Parameters |
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1.7 Broadband, Wideband, and Narrowband Systems |
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1.7.1 LC Tank as a Narrowband Element |
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1.7.2 LC Tank at Resonance |
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1.7.3 Q Factor, Power, and Area Metrics |
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1.7.4 Silicon-Specific Considerations |
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1.7.5 Time Domain Behavior |
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1.7.6 Series/Parallel Resonance |
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1.8 Semiconductor Technology and Devices |
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1.8.1 Silicon-Based Processes |
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1.8.2 Unity Current and Power Gain |
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1.8.5 Device Characteristics |
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1.8.5.1 DC Characteristics |
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1.8.5.3 Capacitive Elements |
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1.8.5.5 Breakdown Voltage |
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1.8.5.6 Technology Scaling |
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1.8.7 Evaluation Testbenches |
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1.9 Key Circuit Topologies |
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1.9.1 Differential Circuits |
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1.9.2 Translinear Circuits |
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1.9.3.1 Feedback in OP-AMPs |
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1.9.5 Common Source, Common Gate, and Common Drain Stages |
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1.9.6 Folded Cascode Topology |
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1.10 Gain/Linearity/Noise |
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1.10.1 Noise and Intermodulation Tradeoff |
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1.10.2 Narrowband and Wideband Systems |
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2 Wireless Communication System Architectures |
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2.1 Fundamental Considerations |
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2.1.1 Center Frequency, Modulation, and Process Technology |
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2.1.4 Spurs and Desensing |
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2.1.5 Transmitter Leakage |
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2.1.6 LO leakage and Interference |
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2.1.8 Half-IF Interference |
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2.2.2.2 Transmitter Noise |
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2.2.3 Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
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2.3.2 Multipath and Fading |
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2.5 Superheterodyne Architecture |
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2.5.1 Frequency Domain Representation |
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2.5.2 Phase Shift and Image Rejection |
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2.5.3 Transmitter and Receiver |
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2.5.4 Imbalance and Harmonics |
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2.7 Direct Conversion Architecture |
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2.7.3 Architecture and Frequency Planning |
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2.7.4 Challenges in the Direct Conversion Receiver |
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2.7.4.1 Finite IIP2, IIP3 |
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2.8 Two-Stage Direct Conversion |
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2.9 Current-Mode Architecture |
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2.10 Subsampling Architecture |
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2.11 Multiband Direct Conversion Radio |
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2.13 Harmonic Reject Architecture |
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2.14 Practical Considerations for Transceiver Integration |
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2.14.1 Transmitter Considerations |
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2.14.2 Receiver Considerations |
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3 System Architecture for High-Speed Wired Communications |
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3.1.2 Dispersion in Fibers |
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3.1.3 Backplane Multi-Gb/s Data Interface |
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3.1.4 Backplane Channel Loss |
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3.1.4.4 Impacts of Channel Loss on the Signal Integrity |
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3.2 Equalizer System Study |
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3.2.1 Equalization Overview |
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3.2.2 Historical Background |
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3.2.3 Equalizer Topology Study |
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3.2.3.2 Nonlinear Equalizers |
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3.2.3.3 Cable Equalizer (Bode Equalizer) |
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3.2.3.4 Transmitter- and Receiver-Side Equalizer |
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3.2.4 Equalizer System Simulation |
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4 Mixed Building Blocks of Signal Communication Systems |
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4.1.1 Key Design Parameters |
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4.1.2 Key Electrical Equations |
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4.1.3 Current Reuse Amplifier |
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4.1.4 Cascade and Fan-Out |
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4.3.1 Current Sources and Sinks |
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4.6 A Versatile Analog Signal Processing Core |
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4.7.1 Single-Ended Interfaces |
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4.7.4 Layout Considerations |
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4.8.1 Performance Metrics |
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4.8.1.1 Linearity and its Measures |
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4.8.1.2 Efficiency and its Measures |
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4.8.2 Classes of Amplifiers |
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4.8.3 Practical Considerations |
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4.8.4.3 Bypassing/Switching Stages |
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4.8.4.4 Envelope Elimination and Restoration |
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4.8.4.6 Doherty Amplifier |
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4.8.5 Feedback and Feedforward |
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4.8.5.1 Envelope Feedback |
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4.8.5.2 Polar Feedback Technique |
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4.8.5.3 Cartesian Feedback Technique |
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4.8.5.4 Feedforward Technique |
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4.8.6 Predistortion Techniques |
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4.10 Signal Generation Path |
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4.10.1 Oscillator Circuits |
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4.10.1.2 Ring Oscillators |
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4.10.2 Quadrature Generation Networks |
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4.10.2.1 D Latch-Based Divider |
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4.10.2.2 Polyphase Quadrature Generators |
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4.10.3 Passive Hybrid Networks |
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4.10.4 Regenerative Frequency Dividers |
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4.10.5.1 Impact of VCO Frequency Resolution |
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4.10.5.2 Complicated Divide Ratios |
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4.10.5.3 PLL Loop and Dynamics |
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4.11.1 Basic Functionality |
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4.11.3 Conversion Gain/Loss |
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4.11.6 Receive and Transmit Mixers |
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4.12.1 Classification of Integrated Filters |
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4.12.2 Biquadratic Stages |
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4.12.3 Switched Capacitor Filters |
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4.12.5.1 Voltage-Limiting Behavior |
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4.12.5.2 Current-Limiting Behavior |
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4.12.5.4 Architectural Considerations |
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4.12.5.5 Multiorder Continuous-Time Active Filters |
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4.12.5.6 Common-Mode Levels |
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4.12.5.8 RC Switching Banks |
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4.12.5.9 Stability Analysis of Filters |
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4.12.6 Calibration of On-Chip Filters |
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4.12.7 Passive Filter Configuration |
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4.13 Signal Strength Indicator (SSI) |
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5 Examples of Integrated Communication Microsystems |
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5.1 Direct Conversion Receiver Front End |
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5.1.1.3 Signal Generation Path |
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5.1.2 The Integration: Interfaces and Layout |
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5.1.3 Compensation and Corrections |
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5.2 Debugging: A Practical Scenario |
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5.3 High-Speed Wired Communication Example |
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5.3.1 Bandlimited Channel |
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5.3.2.1 Feed-Forward Equalizer (FFE) |
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5.3.2.2 FFE with the Passive Delay Line Approach |
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5.3.2.3 Reconfigurable Equalizer System Overview |
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5.3.2.4 FFE with Active Delay Line |
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5.3.2.5 CMOS Building Blocks for Reconfigurable Equalizer |
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6 Low-Voltage, Low-Power, and Low-Area Designs |
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6.1 Power Consumption Considerations |
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6.1.2 Adding Transfer Function Zero |
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6.1.3 Driving Point Impedance |
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6.1.4 Stacking Functional Blocks |
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6.2 Device Technology and Scaling |
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6.2.1 Digital and Analog Circuits |
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6.2.2 Supply Voltage, Speed, and Breakdown |
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6.2.3 Circuit Impacts of Increased fT |
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6.2.4 MOSFETs in Weak Inversion |
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6.2.5 Millimeter-Wave Applications |
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6.2.6 Practical Considerations |
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6.3 Low-Voltage Design Techniques |
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6.3.1 Separate DC Paths per Circuit Functionality |
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6.3.2 Transformer Coupled Feedback |
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6.3.4 Current-Mode Interface |
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6.3.5 Circuits Based on Weak Inversion |
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6.3.7 Bulk-Driven Circuits |
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6.3.8 Flipped Voltage Follower |
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6.4 Injection-Locked Techniques |
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6.5 Subharmonic Architectures |
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6.5.2 System Considerations |
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6.5.3 Antiparallel Diode Pair |
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6.5.4 Active Subharmonic Mixers |
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6.5.5 Subharmonic Architecture Building Blocks |
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6.6 Super-Regenerative Architectures |
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6.6.2 Architecture and Circuit Illustration |
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6.7 Hearing Aid Applications |
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6.7.1 Architecture Based on Digital/Mixed-Signal Circuits |
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6.7.2 Architecture Based on Subthreshold Current-Mode Circuits |
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6.8 Radio Frequency Identification Tags |
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6.8.1 System Considerations |
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6.8.2 System Architecture |
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6.8.3 Rectifier, Limiter, and Regulator |
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6.9 Ultra-Low-Power Radios |
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7 Packaging for Integrated Communication Microsystems |
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7.1.1 Trends from 1970 to 1995 |
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7.1.2 Trends from 1995 to Today |
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7.2 Elements of a Package |
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7.3 Current Chip Packaging Technologies |
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7.3.1 Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) |
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7.3.2 Flip-Chip Technology (FCT) |
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7.3.3 Flip-Chip vs. Wire Bond |
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7.3.4 Choice of Transmission Line |
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7.3.6 Chip Scale Packaging (CSP) |
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7.4 Driving Forces for RF Packaging Technology |
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7.5 MCM Definitions and Classifications |
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7.7 Package Modeling and Optimization |
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7.8 Future Packaging Trends |
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7.9 Chip-Package Codesign |
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7.10 Package Models and Transmission Lines |
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7.10.1 Frequency of Operations |
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7.10.2 Bends and Discontinuities |
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7.10.3 Differential Signaling |
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7.11 Calculations for Package Elements |
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7.14 Practical Issues in Packaging |
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7.15 Chip-Package Codesign Examples |
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7.15.1 Tuned Amplifier with Off-Chip Inductor |
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7.15.2 LNA and Oscillator |
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7.15.3 Magnetic Crosstalk |
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7.17 Filters Using Bondwire |
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7.18 Packaging Limitation |
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8 Advanced SOP Components and Signal Processing |
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8.1 History of Compact Design |
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8.2 Previous Techniques in Performance Enhancement |
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8.4 Modeling Complexities |
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8.5 Compact Stacked Patch Antennas Using LTCC Multilayer Technology |
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8.6 Suppression of Surface Waves and Radiation Pattern Improvement Using SHS Technology |
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8.7 Radiation-Pattern Improvement Using a Compact Soft-Surface Structure |
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8.8 A Package-Level-Integrated Antenna Based on LTCC Technology |
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9 Simulation and Characterization of Integrated Microsystems |
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9.1 Computer-Aided Analysis of Wireless Systems |
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9.1.1 Operating Point Analysis |
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9.1.3 Tuning at Resonance |
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9.2 Measurement Equipments and their Operation |
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9.2.3 Vector Network Analyzer and S-Parameter Measurements |
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9.2.4 Spectrum Analyzer (SA) |
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9.3 Network Analyzer Calibration |
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9.3.1 Overview of Network Analyzer Calibration |
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9.3.2 Types of Calibration |
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9.4 Wafer Probing Measurement |
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9.4.1 Calibration Quantification of Random Errors |
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9.4.2 On-Wafer Measurement at the W-Band (75-110 GHz) |
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9.4.2.1 Measurement Setup |
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9.4.2.2 On-Wafer Calibration at the W-Band (75-110 GHz) |
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9.4.2.3 Repeatability Study |
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9.4.2.4 Cross-Talk between Two CPW Microprobes |
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9.4.3 On-Wafer Microstrip Characterization Techniques |
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9.4.3.1 CPW/MS Calibration Kit |
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9.4.4 On-Wafer Package Characterization Technique |
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9.4.4.1 On-Wafer Package Adapters |
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9.4.4.2 On-Wafer Package Adapter Calibration Kit |
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9.4.4.3 Experiment and Packaging Modeling |
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9.4.4.4 Application of Package Model in Active Devices |
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9.5 Characterization of Integrated Radios |
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9.6.6 Nonlinear Noise Figure |
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Appendix A Compendium of the TRL Calibration Algorithm |
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Index |
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