Description
This work focuses on the design, parametrization and optimization of an on-chip antenna at D-band frequencies (130 GHz) in the SG13G2 SiGe BiCMOS technology. The objective is to build a reproducible design and simulation workflow using parametric layout generation (gdsfactory) and full-wave electromagnetic simulations with open-source solvers (Palace, openEMS, EMerge) and CST and to systematically compare the results.Research QuestionsResearch GoalsRequired Skills
- How suitable are different on-chip antenna topologies for parametric design?
- How large are discrepancies between CST and open-source EM solvers?
- Which effects dominate deviations (substrate losses, ports, meshing)?
- How accurately can on-chip antennas in SG13G2 be modeled using open-source tools?
- Design a functional on-chip antenna at 130 GHz
- Parametrize the layout using gdsfactory
- Perform EM simulations with CST and open-source tools
- Quantify and analyze tool discrepancies
- Develop a reproducible antenna design workflow
- Solid Python skills with interest in new tools
- Fundamentals of Antenna design
- Basics of Cadence/ADS/HFSS/CST are a plus
- Fundamentals of RF design are a plus
Contact
Gianluca Simone
Lehrstuhl für Intelligente Technische Elektronik und Systeme
Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeitende
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