This chapter reviews the contributions of ICs for the RF front-end of wireless receivers and transmitters operating in broadcast and personal communication bands. Various design styles, architectures and levels of integration in different technologies are compared, combining process, device, and design knowledge for increased manufacturability.

Inspec keywords: radiofrequency integrated circuits; low-power electronics; radio receivers; radio transmitters

Other keywords: RF front-end; personal communication bands; wireless transmitters; low-power radiofrequency integrated circuits; wireless receivers

Subjects: Radio links and equipment