GHz class low-power flash ADC for broadband communications

J. Sexton, T. Tauqeer, M. Mohiuddin, M. Missous

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    Abstract

    A low-power (∼400mW) high-speed (2-4GS/s) 4-bit Analogue-to-Digital Converter (ADC) based on InP/InGaAs heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBT) has been designed and simulated. The technology utilised two novel developments. Firstly stoichiometric conditions permitted growth at a relatively low temperature (42°C) while conserving extremely high-quality materials. Secondly dimeric phosphorus generated from a gallium phosphide (GaP) decomposition source has lead to excellent device properties. The complete ADC shows state-of-the-art performance and includes an interface for connection to standard Digital Signal Processing (DSP) systems whilst dissipating only 40OmW. © 2008 IEEE.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationASDAM 2008 - Conference Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advanced Semiconductor Devices and Microsystems|ASDAM - Conf. Proc. Int. Conf. Adv. Semicond. Dev. Microsystems
    Pages235-238
    Number of pages3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    Event7th International Conference on Advanced Semiconductor Devices and Microsystems, ASDAM 2008 - Smolenice
    Duration: 1 Jul 2008 → …
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    Conference

    Conference7th International Conference on Advanced Semiconductor Devices and Microsystems, ASDAM 2008
    CitySmolenice
    Period1/07/08 → …
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