Self-rolled-up tube transformers: Extreme miniaturization and performance enhancement

Wen Huang, Moyang Li, Songbin Gong, Xiuling Li

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

On-chip lumped RFIC transformers are critical radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) components that are used to do voltage transformation, signal coupling, and impedance matching, etc. Current RFIC on-chip transformers are based on planar spiral inductors which are fabricated by standard two-dimensional (2D) planar fabrication process. Limitations of planar spiral inductors, such as large footprint and serious substrate parasitic effects, 1 are carried over to the transformer's primary/secondary windings.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication73rd Annual Device Research Conference, DRC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages223-224
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781467381345
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 3 2015
Event73rd Annual Device Research Conference, DRC 2015 - Columbus, United States
Duration: Jun 21 2015Jun 24 2015

Publication series

NameDevice Research Conference - Conference Digest, DRC
Volume2015-August
ISSN (Print)1548-3770

Other

Other73rd Annual Device Research Conference, DRC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityColumbus
Period6/21/156/24/15

Keywords

  • Electron tubes
  • Finite element analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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