Mm-Wave Signal Generation in CMOS: An Injection Locking Approach

In this workshop, we will focus on the fundamental limitations of signal generation in CMOS at mm-wave frequencies, and the design trade-offs among operating frequencies, bandwidth, phase noise, and power consumption. We will discuss the injection-locking technique for high-frequency silicon-based signal generation and the design methodologies for improving the key metrics including bandwidth, harmonic rejection, and high-factor frequency multiplication. Finally, we will introduce applications in communication and radar systems that benefit from the injection-locking techniques.