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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/17793| Title: | RF VCO tuning using MEMS piezoelectric actuated variable inductors |
| Authors: | Casha, Owen Grech, Ivan Micallef, Joseph Gatt, Edward Morche, Dominique |
| Keywords: | Voltage-controlled oscillators Microelectromechanical systems Radio frequency Electric inductors |
| Issue Date: | 2011 |
| Publisher: | Springer New York LLC |
| Citation: | Casha, O., Grech, I., Micallef, J., Gatt, E., & Morche, D. (2011). RF VCO tuning using MEMS piezoelectric actuated variable inductors. Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing, 68(2), 193-205. |
| Abstract: | This paper presents a study on the use of microsystems technology in the design of radio frequency voltage-controlled oscillators. In particular, the application of a micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) based variable inductor for frequency tuning purposes is presented. Although traditionally a MEMS variable inductor is considered as a means to extend the tuning range, in this work it is shown that with correct inductor design it is also possible to facilitate and improve the voltage-controlled oscillator design in terms of phase noise response and power consumption in comparison to a design based on standard capacitive tuning. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/17793 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacICTMN |
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