Characterization-oriented design of E-band Variable-Gain Amplifiers in BiCMOS technology

• Published in: 2022 Microwave Mediterranean Symposium (MMS) pp. 1 - 4
• Main Authors: Amendola, G., Boccia, L., Centurelli, F., Ciccognani, W., Limiti, E., Mustacchio, C., Tommasino, P., Trifiletti, A.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 09.05.2022
• Subjects: Backhaul; Baluns; BiCMOS integrated circuits; E-band; Gain control; Gain measurement; Radio frequency; Scattering parameters; SiGe; System-on-chip; Variable gain amplifier

Design and characterization of both a single-stage and a 2-stage Variable Gain Amplifier operating at E- Band is presented. Characterization issues of differential RF amplifiers are discussed, and integrated input and output baluns seem to be an easy solution for on-chip or on-board preliminary char...