High Data Rate Transmitter Circuits

List of Figures. List of Tables. <ul> <li><strong>1:</strong> <strong>Introduction. 1.1.</strong> Some Observations. <strong>1.2.</strong> To CMOS or Not to CMOS. <strong>1.3.</strong> Covered Topics. </li> <li><strong>2: RF Modeling, Quadrature Generation and</strong> <strong>Flip-Chip Bonding. 2.1.</strong> Introduction. <strong>2.2.</strong> Influence of Substrate Resistivity on RF-designs. <strong>2.3.</strong> RF-Modeling. <strong>2.4.</strong>Quadrature LO Generation. <strong>2.5.</strong> Manufacturing. <strong>2.6.</strong> Conclusions and Use of Presented Topics. </li> <li><strong>3: Automated VCO Synthesis. 3.1.</strong> Introduction. <strong>3.2.</strong> Structured Analog Design Methodology. <strong>3.3.</strong> Automation in Functional-Block Design. <strong>3.4.</strong> The CYCLONE Tool. <strong>3.5.</strong> Final Conclusion. </li> <li><strong>4: Voltage-Controlled Oscillators for High Data Rate</strong> <strong>Applications. 4.1.</strong> Oscillators for Broadband Systems. <strong>4.2.</strong> Oscillators for RF Frequencies. <strong>4.3.</strong> Conclusions. </li> <li><strong>5: Design of an</strong> <strong>Upconverter for High-Speed Data Transmission. 5.1.</strong> Introduction: Market Perspective. <strong>5.2.</strong> High-Speed Data Link Systems. <strong>5.3.</strong> High-Level Design Considerations. <strong>5.4.</strong> CMOS Implementation of a High-Bandwidth Upconvertor. <strong>5.5.</strong> Final Conclusion. </li> <li><strong>6: Conclusions. 6.1.</strong> Realized Work. <strong>6.2.</strong> Possibilities for Future Research. References. </li> </ul>