Transformer-Based Design Techniques for Oscillators and Frequency Dividers

Since September 1994, Howard Luong has joined the EEE faculty at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology where he is a professor. Kevin Jun Yin is a Postdoc Researcher at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Introduction.- Transformer Design and Characterization in CMOS Process.- CMOS Voltage-Controlled-Oscillator (VCO).- Injection-Locked Frequency Dividers (ILFDs).- Ultra-Low-Voltage High-Performance VCO Using Transformer Feedback.- Quadrature VCO Using Transformer Coupling.- Transformer-Based Dual-Band VCO and QVCO.- Magnetically-Tuned Multi-Mode CMOS VCO.- Ultra-Low-Voltage 20-GHz Dividers Using Transformer Feedback in 0.18-µm CMOS Process.- Self-Frequency-Tracking Injection-Locked Frequency Divider.