A Delay-Based LO Phase-Shifting Generator for a 2-5GHz Beamsteering Receiver in 28nm CMOS

Abstract

This paper proposes a wideband 2-5GHz LO phase-shifting generator based on two digitally controlled delay lines. The concept is verified on a two-channel beamsteering direct-conversion receiver prototype implemented in 28nm CMOS. The novel generator provides both tunable phase-shifting and generation of I/Q components, achieving picosecond time resolution. The generator consumes 4.5-11.2mW and occupies 0.021mm2.