The Specialized RF Elements Library for Trusted Transceiver VLSI Design

Abstract

Results of designing the specialized RF elements library intended for use in the CMOS 180 nm process are presented. The RF library includes a set of RF MOSFETs for amplifiers and switches design, three types of varactors based on the MOS-structure, spiral inductors, MIM-capacitors and other elements. The RF library is intended for use in combination with CAD Cadence Virtuoso IC and is focused on designing a set of amplifiers, frequency oscillators and convertors, controlled attenuators and phase shifters microwave IP-blocks of the transceiver VLSI. A test chip is developed with using the presented RF library, focused on conducting research by probe methods and containing 13 types of basic elements and specialized structures for the RF characterization of the domestic CMOS 180 nm process.

Keywords

• cmos, integrated element, transceiver, microwave, process design kit, cad system, characterization.