Parametric CMOS upconverters and downconverters

摘要

This paper discusses parametric CMOS mixers as potential radio-frequency front-end contributors to advanced mm-wave and sub-mm-wave wireless communicators. It outlines fundamental concepts underlying parametric circuit operation highlighting its benefits with regards to power consumption, speed, and noise performance. The implementation of parametric CMOS architectures is detailed. Critical device properties and figures of merit are shown. Measurement results of prototype designs are given.