The project deliverables are conceived and planned to meet customers’ technology development and product design requirements. These deliverables are grouped in four licensable packages:
(1) CMOS UWB RFIC design package
- ASIC CMOS RFIC for UWB, Mode 1 Frequency Range in the circuit format
- ASIC circuit topology in schematic tool format
- Mask layout in GDS II format
- Verification models, input test wave forms, and test outputs
- CMOS RFIC specifications and data sheet
(2) RFIC CMOS reusable modeling IP blocks for SMIC 0.18um CMOS technology Package
- Test bed circuits in circuit topology format
- Test bed passive and active components in the GDS II layout format
- Test results documentation in the text format
- Design documents including data sheet, system designer’s guide, and application notes
(3) RFIC CMOS reusable IP blocks package
- Broadband LNA circuit
- RF switch
- Image reject quad RF mixer
- 4th order Chebyshev gm-C filter
- High speed PLL
- Temp-insensitive bias supply circuit
- High speed SSB mixer circuit
- Circuit topology in tool format
- Circuit simulation I/O decks in tool format
(4) Testing technical documentation and measured data for CMOS IP blocks package;
- Circuit design documents
- PCB design documentations
- Required components information
- Measured data and test methodology documentation
In addition to the above licensable package deliverables, the project will include the filing of innovative circuit design patents, it is expected that 3 patents will be filed. The project will also include the design and construction of a reference design board for testing purposes.
Alereon Inc.
ARM公司
Automatic Mfg. Ltd.
中南电子有限公司
闪联联盟
电 讯 管 理 局
中芯国际集成电路制造(上海)有限公司 [赞助机构]
香港中文大学
香港科技大学
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