Nanometer CMOS Sigma-Delta Modulators for Software Defined Radio

This book presents innovative solutions for the implementation of Sigma-Delta Modulation (SDM) based Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC), required for the next generation of wireless hand-held terminals. It goes from basic concepts to the frontiers its subject.

Provides tutorial presentation of innovative SDM-based solutions for the next generation of wireless telecom systems Presents a systematic design methodology, based on the combined use of optimization and behavioral simulation Gives practical guidelines on the architecture selection, sizing, and electrical implementation of several SD ICs integrated in nanometer CMOS Provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the basics, state-of-the-art performance, applications, challenges and solutions. Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Sigma-Delta DCs: Basic Concepts, Topologies and State of the Art.- 3. New Sigma-Delta Cascade Modulators for the Next Generation of Wireless Telecom.- 4. A 130-nm CMOS Reconfigurable 2-1-1 Cascade SC Sigma-Delta M for GSM/BT/UMTS.- 5. A 1.2-V 90-nm CMOS Reconfigurable 2-2 Cascade SC M for GSM/BT/GPS/UMTS/DVB-H/WiMAX.- 6. A 1.2-V 90-nm CMOS Adaptive Concurrent Resonation-Based 2-2-2 Cascade Sigma-Delta Modulator for SDR.- 7. Performance of the Prototypes and Comparison with the State of the Art.- Appendix A. Study of Optimum Resonation.- Appendix B. Design of Electrical Blocks for the Practical Implementation of SMASH Sigma-Delta Ms.