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Presentation
The Microelectronic Technology Division (TME) of the Institute of Applied Microelectronics (IUMA) has extensive experience in the design of Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) and Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC), as well as the modeling of devices (active and passive) for these circuits.
The first line focuses on the design of Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) and Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC) for different wireless communication standards and technologies such as CMOS, SiGe, GaAs, GaN, SOI, etc. Applications targeted by our integrated circuits include the Global Positioning System (GPS), Local Multipoint Distribution Services (LMDS/MMDS), wireless local area networks (WiFi), sensor networks for the Internet of Things (IoT), terrestrial and satellite digital television (DVB-H and DVB-SH), radiofrequency identification systems (RFID), satellite communication systems (SATCOM), etc.
The second line is strongly related to the first and focuses on the characterization, modeling, and simulation of semiconductor devices used in RFICs and MMICs, both active (transistors, diodes, etc.) and passive (integrated inductors and varactors) in different technologies such as CMOS, SiGe, GaAs, GaN, SOI, etc.
Over the past few years, the TME division has established a wide and stable network of relationships with major national and international groups through its participation in numerous projects at both national and international levels. Likewise, the group has extensive experience in transforming the knowledge gained into transfer contracts with companies in the sector.
Director:
Microelectronic Technology (TME)
Responsible: Dr. Francisco Javier del Pino Suárez
UNESCO Code: 3307
SL7.1: Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) and Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC)
T1: RFIC and MMIC Design
This activity focuses on the design of Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) and Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC) for different wireless communication standards and technologies such as CMOS, SiGe, GaAs, GaN, etc. Applications targeted by our integrated circuits include the Global Positioning System (GPS), Local Multipoint Distribution Services (LMDS/MMDS), wireless local area networks (WiFi), sensor networks for the Internet of Things (IoT), terrestrial and satellite digital television (DVB-H and DVB-SH), radiofrequency identification systems (RFID), satellite communication systems (SATCOM), etc.
T2: Modeling of devices (active and passive) for RFIC and MMIC
This research activity is dedicated to the characterization, modeling, and simulation of semiconductor devices used in RFICs and MMICs, both active (transistors, diodes, etc.) and passive (integrated inductors and varactors) in different technologies such as CMOS, SiGe, GaAs, GaN, SOI, etc.
Design of gallium nitride integrated power amplifiers for communications
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sunil Lalchand Khemchandani
Code: PROID2017010062 (SI-1443)
Funded by: Government of the Canary Islands
Start Date: 2017 ― End Date: 2021
Exploring modern integrated circuits design in harsh environments
Principal Investigator: Dr. Francisco Javier del Pino Suárez
Code: RTI2018-099189-B-C22 (SI-1578)
Funded by: Government of Spain
Start Date: 2019 ― End Date: 2021