Monolithic class AB shunt-shunt feedback CMOS low noise amplifier having self bias

Abstract

A monolithic class AB (push-pull) low noise amplifier having feedback and self bias. The low noise amplifier exhibits low power, high intercept point, low noise figure, well matched terminal impedances over wide range of frequency, and may be monolithically implemented. The amplifier may be produced using CMOS process technologies. The amplifier comprises NMOS and PMOS transistors serially coupled between a voltage rail and ground. The amplifier uses self biasing embodied in a bias resistor coupled between an input shunt capacitor and respective drains of the NMOS and PMOS transistors, which allows for maximum gate-to-source voltage and higher transconductance for a minimum aspect ratio (W/L). This results in a wider bandwidth and reduced power for the amplifier. The use of a shunt--shunt feedback network comprising a shunt resistor and a serially coupled shunt capacitor coupled between respective gates and drains of the NMOS and PMOS transistors, provides better terminal impedance matching over wide bandwidth.

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