In this project, SPnTs using the indirectly heated four-terminal PCM RF switch will be designed and simulated. The SPnTs will be designed based on the PCM fabrication process so that it can be eventually fabricated and tested.
Project description:
Recently, RF switches based on phase-change materials (PCM) have emerged as promising candidates for high-performance RF switches due to their superb transmission properties, small footprint, low switching time and energy, scalability, CMOS compatibility, and non-volatility. We are currently developing the fabrication process of the PCM RF switch here, at the Technion facilities. Single-pole multiple-throw (SPnT) switches provide multiple access to shared resources in radio transceivers. For example, if the antenna is shared between the transmitter and receiver an SP2T will route the signal accordingly for transmission or reception.
In this project, SPnTs using the indirectly heated four-terminal PCM RF switch will be designed and simulated. The SPnTs will be designed based on the PCM fabrication process so that it can be eventually fabricated and tested.
Schedule:
• Study the working principles of the PCM RF switch and SPnTs design.
• Design and simulations of different topologies of SPnTs using ADS.
• Measurements of the fabricated inductor (TBD).
Prerequisites: Linear Circuits (required), RF CMOS Integrated Circuits (recommended)