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Title page for ETD etd-03062003-034010


Type of Document Master's Thesis
Author Marks, Jeffery ,
Author's Email Address jemarks@ieee.org
URN etd-03062003-034010
Title SOI for Frequency Synthesis in RF Integrated Circuits
Degree Master of Science
Graduate Program Electrical Engineering
Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title
Dr. Wentai Liu Committee Chair
Dr. Brian Hughes Committee Member
Dr. Gianluca Lazzi Committee Member
Keywords
  • circuits
  • RF
  • integrated
  • SOI
  • Frequency Synthesis
Date of Defense 2003-02-05
Availability unrestricted
Abstract
MARKS, JEFFERY EARL. SOI for Frequency Synthesis in RF Integrated Circuits. (Under the direction of Dr. Wentai Liu.)

The purpose of this research has been to explore the use of the Honeywell silicon on insulator fabrication process for use in a frequency synthesizer. The research includes the fabrication of a frequency synthesizer and ring oscillators which are used to evaluate the fabrication process. Experimental results are compared to the theoretical results, providing some insight into circuit design with the silicon on insulator process. Recommendations are presented to enhance the frequency stability of such circuits. A novel method for reducing phase noise in ring oscillators through manipulation of the floating body is also presented.

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