Approaches in Implementing Multi-band CMOS Low Noise Amplifiers
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This paper reviews the major contributions proposed in literature for implementing multi-band low noise amplifiers in CMOS technology. Concurrent, switched and switched concurrent low noise amplifiers are investigated. Advantages and drawbacks are also discussed. The article tries to offer good insights on the implementation of multi-band low noise amplifiers. Keywords-CMOS; low noise amplifier; multi-band; noise figure
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