Open AccessHigh dynamic range, low power, tunable, active filter for RF and microwave wireless applications
Author(s) -
Pantoli Leonardo,
Stornelli Vincenzo,
Leuzzi Giorgio
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
iet microwaves, antennas and propagation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.555
H-Index - 69
eISSN - 1751-8733
pISSN - 1751-8725
DOI - 10.1049/iet-map.2017.0685
Subject(s) - microwave , electronic engineering , active filter , inductor , dynamic range , transistor , wireless , radio frequency , computer science , power consumption , electrical engineering , power (physics) , materials science , engineering , telecommunications , physics , quantum mechanics , voltage
In this work, a novel solution for the design of active filters is presented. The proposed approach is based on the use of single‐transistor active inductors in class‐AB operation with minimum power consumption (2 mW) and good dynamic range (about 100 dB). This approach also allows potential implementation of monolithic technology. The proposed solution has been validated with a hybrid prototype, fabricated and tested in the authors’ labs. The measured performances demonstrate its feasibility for use in commercial applications.