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RF and Microwave Amplifier Design With ESD Protection

Abstract

This dissertation is organized as follows. First, the concept and background of ultra wideband (UWB), orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM), and Electrostatic discharge are reviewed. Second, the integration of OFDM-UWB and ESD protection and related unit architectures are discussed. Third, unit structures of the design, such as LNA, power amplifier, and ESD protection devices are also discussed and theoretical models are described for all the structures. A novel ESD design based on nano-phase-switching is developed and the ESD performance has been measured. Integration of ESD protection circuits with RF amplifier has been explored and discussed.

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