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Mutually coupled dual-stage RC feedback LNA for RF applications

Published:2024-06-01 Issue:3 Volume:75 Page:198-203
ISSN:1339-309X
Container-title:Journal of Electrical Engineering
language:en
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Author:

Kumar Manish¹,Kalra Dheeraj¹,Shukla Aasheesh¹

Affiliation:

1. ECE Department , GLA University Mathura , Uttar Pradesh , , India

Abstract

Abstract The designed circuit features a dual-stage Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) in which, a common source (CS) configuration is employed to achieve high gain, while the subsequent stage adopts a Complementary Common Gate (CCG) setup provide the low power consumption. This arrangement ensures that both transistors share the same biasing current, promoting energy efficiency. The two stages are interconnected in a cascade configuration, amplifying the overall gain and concurrently mitigating noise. To facilitate wideband matching in the input stage, a parallel RC feedback mechanism is implemented. Additionally, a pair of mutually coupled inductors in the CS and CCG stages contribute to rendering the input impedance exclusively resistive, concurrently minimizing the overall size of the circuit. All simulations were done using 65 nm CMOS technology in Cadence Virtuoso. The proposed LNA showcases a Noise Figure (NF) of 3.2 dB, a Peak Power Gain (S 21) of 19.8 dB, and an input reflection coefficient (S 11) of –16.2 dB, spanning a bandwidth of 3.1-6.2 GHz. Operating on a 1V power supply, the proposed LNA demonstrates power efficiency by consuming only 2.8 mW. The overall performance assessment of the LNA is gauged using the Figure of Merit, yielding an obtained value of 18.2. Comparative analysis with other cutting-edge designs is presented in Table 1.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/jee-2024-0024

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