This book focuses on the development of design techniques and methodologies for 60-GHz and E-band power amplifiers and transmitters at device, circuit and layout levels. The authors show the recent development of millimeter-wave design techniques, especially of power amplifiers and transmitters, and presents novel design concepts, such as power transistor layout and 4-way parallel-series power combiner, that can enhance the output power and efficiency of power amplifiers in a compact silicon area. Five state-of-the-art 60-GHz and E-band designs with measured results are demonstrated to prove the effectiveness of the design concepts and hands-on methodologies presented. This book serves as a valuable reference for circuit designers to develop millimeter-wave building blocks for future 5G applications.

Discusses 60-GHz and E-band technologies for future 5G networks and potential usage models Describes optimization of the power transistor and 4-way parallel-series power combiner for 60-GHz and E-band power amplifiers to improve power gain, output power and efficiency Provides novel design, layout and floor-plan techniques for implementation with excellent millimeter-wave performance and compact silicon area Includes efficiency enhancement and low-power techniques for millimeter-wave applications, as well as five state-of-the-art design example

Inhalt
Introduction.- PA and Transmitter Basics.- mm-Wave Active and Passive Devices.- Low-Power and Efficiency Enhancement Techniques for mm-Wave PAs.- mm-Wave Outphasing Transmitter.- mm-Wave Broadband Direct-Conversion TX towards 10+Gb/s.- mm-Wave Broadband Power Amplifier towards 20+dBm.- Conclusion and Outlook.