This tutorial catalogues and analyzes previously reported CMOS low noise amplifier (LNA)
linearization techniques. These techniques comprise eight categories: a) feedback; b) …

Intermodulation distortion in field-effect transistors (FETs) at RF frequencies is analyzed
using the Volterra-series analysis. The degrading effect of the circuit reactances on the …

This work proposes a practical linearization technique for high-frequency wideband
applications using an active nonlinear resistor, and analyzes its performance with Volterra …

A FET linearization technique based on optimum gate biasing is investigated at RF. A novel
bias circuit is proposed to generate the gate voltage for zero 3rd-order nonlinearity of the …

A low-noise amplifier (LNA) that achieves high third-order input intercept point (IIP3) at RF
frequencies using a nonlinearity cancellation technique is proposed. The circuit tackles the …

The theory of a linearization method using active post-distortion (APD) is explained for low-
frequency and high-frequency applications. The low-frequency cancellation is explained in …

A CMOS RF digitally programmable gain amplifier (RF PGA), covering various terrestrial
mobile digital TV standards (DMB, ISDB-T, and DVB-H) is implemented as a part of a low-IF …

A technique to enhance the linearity of continuous-time operational transconductance
amplifiers (OTA)-C filters working at high frequencies is proposed. Each OTA consumes 10.5 …

A linearization technique is proposed in which low-frequency second-order-intermodulation
(IM 2) is generated and injected to suppress the third-order intermodulation (IM 3). The …

A 2GHz LNA implemented in a 0.25/spl mu/m CMOS technology delivers 14dB gain, 2.8 dB
NF and 16dBm IIP3. High linearity is obtained by a third-harmonic cancellation technique …