Abstract
A GaAs divide - by -256/258 dual-modulus static prescaler is described. The prescaler has a pulse-swallow counter-type architecture and quasi-differential switch flip-flops as its basic circuit architecture. For the input buffer circuit, a circuit called a source-coupled push-pull circuit has been developed that can generate high-frequency complementary signals from a single-phase signal at a low supply voltage. This IC operates at up to 14.5 GHz with a power consumption of 22 mW. The power consumption is less than 1/50 of the previously reported prescalers that can operate above 10 GHz.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 212-217 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 Dec 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Coupled field
- Direct
- Dual-modulus prescaler
- Effect
- Flip-flop
- GaAs
- Heterojunction field-effect transistor (HJFET)
- Low power consumption
- Low supply voltage
- Transistor logic (DCFL)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering