Passive RLC Networks

This course covers the comprehensive study of CMOS RF Integrated Circuits, with a special focus on Passive RLC networks and the concept of Quality Factor (Q). It provides an in-depth understanding of series and parallel RLC networks, their differences, and the role of resistance in determining the quality factor. The course also explores the concept of resonance frequency and its significance in these networks. Additionally, it introduces the concept of bandwidth and transient response in these circuits. The course further delves into the process of matching in CMOS RF integrated circuits, the design of lossless networks, and the challenges in creating an ideal transformer. It also discusses various types of matching networks such as the L match, pi match, and T match, and their design considerations. The course concludes with a numerical example demonstrating the need for an extra degree of freedom in bandwidth.