Design and Realization of GaAs Digital Circuit for Mixed Signal MMIC Implementation in AESA Applications
Joint Authors
Ciccognani, Walter
Limiti, Ernesto
Romanini, Paolo
Bentini, Andrea
Nanni, Antonio
Pasciuto, Benedetto
Source
International Journal of Microwave Science and Technology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A complete design flow starting from the technological process development up to the fabrication of digital circuits is presented.
The aim of this work is to demonstrate the GaAs Enhancement/Depletion (E/D) double stop-etch technology implementation feasibility for digital applications, aimed at mixed signal circuit integration.
On the basis of the characterization of small E/D devices with different Gate peripheries, developed by the SELEX-SI foundry, and the analysis of several GaAs-based logical families, the most suitable logic for the available technology has been selected.
Then, simple test vehicles (level shifters, NOR logic gates and D Flip-Flops) have been designed, realized, and measured to validate the design strategy applied to the GaAs E/D process.
These logical circuits are preliminary to the design of a more complex serial-to-parallel converter, to be implemented onto the same chip together with RF analog blocks, such as stepped attenuators and phase shifters.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bentini, Andrea& Pasciuto, Benedetto& Ciccognani, Walter& Limiti, Ernesto& Nanni, Antonio& Romanini, Paolo. 2012. Design and Realization of GaAs Digital Circuit for Mixed Signal MMIC Implementation in AESA Applications. International Journal of Microwave Science and Technology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468111
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bentini, Andrea…[et al.]. Design and Realization of GaAs Digital Circuit for Mixed Signal MMIC Implementation in AESA Applications. International Journal of Microwave Science and Technology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468111
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bentini, Andrea& Pasciuto, Benedetto& Ciccognani, Walter& Limiti, Ernesto& Nanni, Antonio& Romanini, Paolo. Design and Realization of GaAs Digital Circuit for Mixed Signal MMIC Implementation in AESA Applications. International Journal of Microwave Science and Technology. 2012. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468111
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-468111