Title :
RF front end application and technology trends
Author :
Hooijmans, Pieter W.
Author_Institution :
Philips Res. Labs., Eindhoven, Netherlands
Abstract :
In this paper, we discuss the many issues around the system and circuit design of advanced RF front ends for mobile, wireless and consumer RF applications. After an analysis of the application trends, technology choices linked to the different systems solutions is discussed.
Keywords :
BiCMOS integrated circuits; CMOS integrated circuits; cellular radio; consumer electronics; integrated circuit design; local area networks; mobile radio; multichip modules; radio equipment; radiofrequency integrated circuits; system-on-chip; RF front end application; RF front end technology trends; circuit design; consumer RF application; mobile RF application; system design; systems solutions; wireless RF application; Costs; Digital video broadcasting; Frequency modulation; Laboratories; Mobile handsets; OFDM; Permission; Radio frequency; Satellite broadcasting; TV broadcasting;
Conference_Titel :
Design Automation Conference, 2003. Proceedings
Print_ISBN :
1-58113-688-9
DOI :
10.1109/DAC.2003.1218815
