A Novel Wideband Programmable-Gain Amplifier based on Active-Feedback Technology

Yue Yin, Lei Liu, Run Huan Zhang, Shi Gang Zhou

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Abstract

A new type of approach for programmable-gain amplifier (PGA) design with wideband and accurate dB-linear characteristic is presented. This circuit is based on the active-feedback bandwidth extension circuit structure, and the variation of voltage gain of this circuit can approach the pseudo-exponential function by using a binary-weighted switching technique without additional exponential generator. Therefore, compared with the traditional circuits, the proposed circuit can achieve wider-3dB bandwidth while obtaining wide digital dB-linear gain control, smaller gain error, smaller chip area and lower power consumption. The proposed PGA is simulated in a standard 0.18\mu\mathrm{m} CMOS technology. The gain ranges from-3.87 dB to 3.57 dB with a gain error less than ±0.017 dB. The frequency is almost flat up to 1GHz. The NF is around 12 dB and it consumes about 6.5 mW under a 1.8 V power supply.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series on Advanced Materials and Processes for RF and THz Applications, IMWS-AMP 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages349-351
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781665428194
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event2021 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series on Advanced Materials and Processes for RF and THz Applications, IMWS-AMP 2021 - Chongqing, China
Duration: 15 Nov 202117 Nov 2021

Publication series

Name2021 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series on Advanced Materials and Processes for RF and THz Applications, IMWS-AMP 2021

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series on Advanced Materials and Processes for RF and THz Applications, IMWS-AMP 2021
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChongqing
Period15/11/2117/11/21

Keywords

  • active feedback
  • Decibel(dB)-linear
  • programmable gain amplifier (PGA)
  • wideband

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