Cost and size reductions in implementing personal wireless communication transceivers through advances in CMOS RF integrated circuits

Abstract

This paper describes breakthroughs in RF integrated circuits that can drastically reduce the physical size of hand-held communication devices. Product developments in CMOS technology are emphasized so that the cost of the systems using these new ICs is also substantially improved. CMOS technology also offers a common platform to integrate most of the circuitry between the antenna and the audio interface (microphone/speaker). Specific examples are discussed for current and future standards such as GSM, PCS1900, DCS1800, DECT, DCT, and CTII.