Advances in mm-Wave and Sub-THz Oscillators for 5G/6G
A recent study examines advancements in millimeter-wave (mm-wave) oscillators operating below 100 GHz and sub-terahertz (sub-THz/THz) oscillators exceeding 100 GHz, essential for future communication and computing technologies, including 5G, 6G, and beyond. The paper assesses design strategies utilizing CMOS, SiGe, and III-V semiconductor technologies, focusing on performance indicators like phase noise, output power, efficiency, frequency tunability, and stability. It identifies significant obstacles in creating high-performance, reliable oscillator designs and explores new methods for improving performance. The objective of this research is to offer valuable insights and design recommendations for building robust oscillators for upcoming applications in communication, computing, and sensing.
Key facts
- Paper reviews mm-wave oscillators below 100 GHz and sub-THz/THz oscillators above 100 GHz.
- Targets next-generation systems including 5G, 6G, and beyond.
- Covers CMOS, SiGe, and III-V semiconductor technologies.
- Evaluates phase noise, output power, efficiency, frequency tunability, and stability.
- Discusses key challenges and emerging performance enhancement techniques.
- Aims to provide design guidelines for robust oscillators.
- Published on arXiv under Electrical Engineering and Systems Science > Signal Processing.
- Submission history available on arXiv.
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- arXiv