Design and Optimization of Silicon-Integrated Inductive Components for Automotive Radar Applications in K- and W-bands

Abstract

This paper gives a summary of the design guidelines for silicon-integrated inductive components for short-range/long-range automotive radar applications in K- and W-bands. Configurations for integrated inductors and transformers are compared and main loss phenomena are discussed. A focus is given to the substrate shielding. An electromagnetic-based approach is proposed to evaluate the effectiveness of ground shield for operation in K- and W-bands.