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SiGe BiCMOS high linearity mixers for base-station applications

Tikka et al., 2008

Document ID
11025271685220038330
Author
Tikka T
Saari V
Halonen K
Ryynanen J
Jussila J
Publication year
Publication venue
2008 European Microwave Integrated Circuit Conference

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This paper describes design issues related to high linearity SiGe BiCMOS active mixers, which are primarily targeted for WCDMA base-station applications. The effect of different mixer components to overall mixer dynamic range is described, and the measurement …
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