A new GaAs variable-gain amplifier MMIC with a wide-dynamic-range and low-voltage-operation linear attenuation circuit

Citation
M. Inamori et al., A new GaAs variable-gain amplifier MMIC with a wide-dynamic-range and low-voltage-operation linear attenuation circuit, IEEE MICR T, 48(2), 2000, pp. 182-186
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MICROWAVE THEORY AND TECHNIQUES
ISSN journal
00189480 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
182 - 186
Database
ISI
SICI code
0018-9480(200002)48:2<182:ANGVAM>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
A 40-dB dynamic-range variable-gain amplifier (VGA) designed for the code d ivision multiple access (CDMA) cellular phone has been developed, A wide-dy namic-range VGA under a low control voltage of 2.0 V, compatible with high linearity and low distortion characteristics, essential for CDMA, is realiz ed by the nem gain control technique. It greatly contributes to the high pe rformance and small size of RF circuits for CDMA cellular handsets.