A 28 GHz Phased-Array Transceiver for 5G Applications in 22 nm FD-SOI CMOS

Area of Science:

• Electrical Engineering
• Wireless Communication
• Semiconductor Technology

Background:

• 5G technology demands high-frequency, efficient transceivers.
• Miniaturization and low power consumption are critical for mobile applications.
• Phased array antennas are key for beamforming in 5G.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and implement a 28 GHz phased array transceiver for 5G.
• To leverage 22 nm FD-SOI CMOS technology for high-frequency applications.
• To achieve a compact and low-power solution.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a four-channel phased array receiver and transmitter architecture.
• Implemented phase shifting with coarse and fine control mechanisms.
• Employed a zero-IF architecture for reduced footprint and power.

Main Results:

• Achieved a receiver noise figure (NF) of 3.5 dB.
• Obtained a 1 dB compression point (P1dB) of -21 dBm.
• Demonstrated a receiver gain of 13 dB.

Conclusions:

• The designed transceiver is suitable for 5G applications requiring high frequency and efficiency.
• The zero-IF architecture enables small footprints and low power consumption.
• The 22 nm FD-SOI CMOS technology is viable for advanced 5G transceiver development.