Ka波段CMOS功率放大器设计与实现

    Design and Implementation of Ka-band CMOS Power Amplifier

    • 摘要: 本文基于55nm RFSOI CMOS工艺设计了一款Ka波段的三级功率放大器。输出级采用共源共栅结构以提高增益、反向隔离度和输出功率。两个驱动级采用共源结构以降低功耗。三级均采用中和电容技术以提高增益和稳定性。级间和输出均采用变压器匹配,获得良好的功率传输的同时,能够减少元件个数以节省芯片面积。在24~28GHz内,最大增益为28.3dB,输出饱和功率和功率附加效率在27GHz达到最大,分别为19.8dBm和28.9%。输出1dB压缩点和对应效率在26GHz达到最大, 分别为16.3dBm和15.9%,芯片面积0.8mm×0.38mm。

       

      Abstract: A 3-stage Ka-band power amplifier (PA) is demonstrated in a 55nm RFSOI CMOS device technology. The output stage employs a cascode configuration to enhance gain, reverse isolation, and output power, while the two driver stages utilize common-source (CS) topology to reduce power consumption. Neutralization capacitor techniques are applied across all three stages to improve gain and stability. Transformer-based matching networks are implemented between stages and at the output, achieving efficient power transfer while minimizing component count and chip area. Within the 24-28 GHz frequency range, the design demonstrates a peak gain of 28.3 dB. The maximum saturated output power (Psat) and power-added efficiency (PAE) reach 19.8 dBm and 28.9% at 27 GHz, respectively. The output 1-dB compression point (OP1dB) and corresponding PAE achieve optimal values of 16.3 dBm and 15.9% at 26 GHz. The compact chip occupies an area of 0.8 mm × 0.38 mm.

       

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