Title :
CMOS (Sub)-mm-Wave System-on-Chip for exploration of deep space and outer planetary systems
Author :
Tang, Anthony ; Chang, Mau-Chung Frank ; Chattopadhyay, Goutam ; Chen, Zhe ; Reck, Theodore ; Schone, H. ; Zhao, Yiwen ; Du, Liang ; Murphy, Damian ; Chahat, Nacer ; Decrossas, Emmanuel ; Mehdi, Imran
Author_Institution :
Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper discusses the applicability of CMOS (sub)-mm-Wave System-on-Chips in space explorations of the solar system, especially planetary missions. Specifically assessed are issues related to high levels of radiation encountered in deep space. To exemplify the type of technology infusion that is possible, we specifically feature the incorporation of a previously developed “self-healing” 12/48 GHz CMOS frequency synthesizer into a current planetary sub-mm-wave (or Terahertz) heterodyne receiver instrument (PISSARRO) for the substantial benefit of payload size, area and weight reduction.
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; field effect MIMIC; field effect MMIC; frequency synthesizers; microwave receivers; millimetre wave receivers; solar system; space communication links; system-on-chip; CMOS frequency synthesizer; CMOS sub-mm-wave system-on-chip; PISSARRO; deep space systems; frequency 12 GHz; frequency 48 GHz; heterodyne receiver instrument; outer planetary systems; planetary missions; solar system; space explorations; technology infusion; Aerospace electronics; CMOS integrated circuits; CMOS technology; Frequency synthesizers; Instruments; Receivers; Space vehicles; Cryogenics; Frequency Synthesizer; PISSARRO; Radiation; Self-Healing; Total Ionizing Dose;
Conference_Titel :
Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC), 2014 IEEE Proceedings of the
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
DOI :
10.1109/CICC.2014.6946049
