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Non-linear electrical modeling of MASMOS structure to design power amplifiers for 4G applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2018

Frédérique Simbélie ,
Sylvain Laurent ,
Pierre Medrel ,
Michel Prigent ,
Myrianne Regis ,
Yann Creveuil  and
Raymond Quéré
Frédérique Simbélie*
Affiliation:
XLIM Laboratory C2SNL, 16 rue Jules Vallès, 19100 Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
Sylvain Laurent
Affiliation:
XLIM Laboratory C2SNL, 16 rue Jules Vallès, 19100 Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
Pierre Medrel
Affiliation:
XLIM Laboratory C2SNL, 16 rue Jules Vallès, 19100 Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
Michel Prigent
Affiliation:
XLIM Laboratory C2SNL, 16 rue Jules Vallès, 19100 Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
Myrianne Regis
Affiliation:
ACCO semiconductor, 36-38 rue de la princesse, 78430 Louveciennes, France
Yann Creveuil
Affiliation:
ACCO semiconductor, 36-38 rue de la princesse, 78430 Louveciennes, France
Raymond Quéré
Affiliation:
XLIM Laboratory C2SNL, 16 rue Jules Vallès, 19100 Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
*
Author for correspondence: F. Simbélie, E-mail: frederique.simbelie@xlim.fr
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Abstract

This paper presents the characterization and modeling process of MASMOS structures by means of a classical compact three-port electrical non-linear model approach. From DC and S-parameters measurements, a large signal model (LSM) has been developed for two different MASMOS structures. The proposed LSM and associated modeling approach have been validated through load pull measurements with different harmonic load conditions. Then, generic multi-tone measurements have been carried out making use of an innovative test bench to quantify linearity performances of MASMOS structures. The model is used in a power amplifiers design flow for LTE applications and is expected to allow a significant reduction of simulation time, compared with technological-oriented model as BSIM3.

Keywords

Load pulllow-frequency measurementMASMOSmodeling methodsmulti-tones signalparameter extractiontransistors
Type
Research Papers
Information
International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies , Volume 10 , Special Issue 1: Journee Nationale des Micro-ondes 2017 , February 2018 , pp. 9 - 17
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press and the European Microwave Association 2018 

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