A 300 GHz PLL in an InP HBT technology

  • Munkyo Seo
  • , Miguel Urteaga
  • , Mark Rodwell
  • , Myung Jun Choe

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Abstract

We present a 300 GHz fundamental PLL, based on a 300 GHz VCO, 2:1 dynamic frequency divider, fifth-order sub-harmonic phase detector, and active loop filter, fabricated in an InP HBT technology. The PLL achieves locking from 300.76 to 301.12 GHz, with -23 dBm of output power and -78 dBc/Hz of phase noise at a 100 KHz offset, while consuming 301.6 mW. The PLL occupies 0.84 mm 2 including pads. This work represents the highest frequency PLL reported thus far, 2x to 3x faster than previously reported PLLs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2011 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 5 Jun 201110 Jun 2011

Publication series

NameIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
ISSN (Print)0149-645X

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period5/06/1110/06/11

Keywords

  • dynamic frequency dividers
  • hetero-junction bipolar transistors
  • Phase-locked loops
  • voltage controlled oscillators

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