Xiaojun B Silicon-Based High-Sensitivity Broadband Receiver 2024

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This book presents various design theories and methodologies for silicon-based high-sensitivity broadband receivers, including millimeter-wave radiometer chips and photoelectric receivers, which are core elements in imaging systems, data centers, and telecommunication infrastructures. As a key module in application systems, the high-sensitivity broadband receiver, not only attracts the attention of engineers and researchers in the radio-frequency and optoelectronic fields, but also garners significant interest from other disciplines, including optics, communications, and security. The book introduces various silicon-based critical design technologies aim to overcome the limitations inherent in silicon devices, distinctly enhancing sensitivity with a broad bandwidth. These innovative design methodologies, initially proposed and subsequently validated through meticulous measurements, represent a pioneering contribution. The book provides readers with detailed insights into design intricacies and considerations. Its audience includes undergraduate and graduate students with a specific interest in RF/optoelectronic receiver technology, along with researchers and engineers engaged in the study of imaging systems, data centers, or other communication applications.
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Background of High-Sensitivity Receiver
Silicon Device Limitations
High-Sensitivity Radiometer Architecture
High Sensitivity W-Band Radiometer
Interstage Reflectionless Radiometer
A Dual-Band Radiometer Utilizing a Distributed Active Hot- and Cold-Load
High Sensitivity Optical Receiver Architecture
Ultra-Large Dynamic Range CMOS Transimpedance Amplifier
High Sensitivity and Dynamic-Range 25 GBaud Silicon Receiver
Summary and Conclusions