In this paper we show the design capability of realizing a signal source with the SG13G2 technology process of IHP foundry. It is a 130 nm SiGe BICMOS process and the oscillators that have been designed and fabricated are devoted for THz applications, in particular for the realization of a THz Camera for imaging applications. Different circuitry solutions have been addressed and exhaustive EM analyses have been carried out for the achievement of the designs. Among the solution we have proposed it is worth noting a signal source at 186 GHz, a 370 GHz solution and one operating beyond of the maximum frequency of the transistors, at 580 GHz. Measurements realized as well as chips fabrication by IH Foundry have confirmed the reliability of the designs and the capability to be used in practical applications.
SiGe Signal Source for Terahertz Camera
Pantoli L.
;Bello H.;Leuzzi G.
2023-01-01
Abstract
In this paper we show the design capability of realizing a signal source with the SG13G2 technology process of IHP foundry. It is a 130 nm SiGe BICMOS process and the oscillators that have been designed and fabricated are devoted for THz applications, in particular for the realization of a THz Camera for imaging applications. Different circuitry solutions have been addressed and exhaustive EM analyses have been carried out for the achievement of the designs. Among the solution we have proposed it is worth noting a signal source at 186 GHz, a 370 GHz solution and one operating beyond of the maximum frequency of the transistors, at 580 GHz. Measurements realized as well as chips fabrication by IH Foundry have confirmed the reliability of the designs and the capability to be used in practical applications.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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