Inverse Design of Multilayered Pixelated mm-Wave Power Amplifiers
Abstract
A topology optimization methodology is presented for the design of multistage, multipath, linear and nonlinear millimeter-wave (mm-Wave) power amplifiers (PAs). Optimization algorithms autonomously generate complete multilayered PA core layouts, including actives and passives, with minimal human intervention in just a few days. Experimental results from fabricated linear and nonlinear W-band SiGe HBT PA prototypes validate the proposed algorithmic radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) design approach.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Power Amplifier Design
Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design
Millimeter-Wave Propagation and Modeling
Publication details
- Journal / source
- IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits
- Publisher
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Volume
- 61
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 1764–1775
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026