Low phase noise, low power IC VCOs for 5-8 GHz wireless applications

Abstract

A set of fully integrated VCOs in the 5-8 GHz frequency range has been designed and manufactured in Si/SiGe-HBT technology. A minimum phase noise of -100 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz off-carrier was measured for 2 V supply voltage and 6 mW power consumption.