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A novel self-healing methodology for RF amplifier circuits based on oscillation principles

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Abstract

This paper proposes a novel self-healing methodology for embedded RF Amplifiers (LNAs) in RF sub-systems. The proposed methodology is based on oscillation principles in which the Device-under-Test (DUT) itself generates the output test signature with the help of additional circuitry. The selfgenerated test signature from the DUT is analyzed by using onchip resources for testing the LNA and controlling its calibration knobs to compensate for multi-parameter variations in the LNA manufacturing process. Thus, the proposed methodology enables self-test and self-calibration of RF circuits without the need for external test stimulus. The proposed methodology is demonstrated through simulations as well as measurements performed on a RF LNA.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2009 Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference and Exhibition, DATE '09
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1656-1661
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783981080155
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event12th Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference and Exhibition, DATE 2009 - Nice, France
Duration: Apr 20 2009Apr 24 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings -Design, Automation and Test in Europe, DATE
ISSN (Print)1530-1591

Conference

Conference12th Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference and Exhibition, DATE 2009
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityNice
Period4/20/094/24/09

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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