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Analysis of band-to-band mixing distortion contributions in some usual circuit topologies

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This paper uses hand analysis and a new fully numerical distortion contribution analysis technique to explain and optimize the nonlinear performance of analog circuits. Several example circuits are studied, where mixing of nonlinear distortion from one harmonic band to another is important. In some circuits the band-to-band mixing can be employed to reduce the overall distortion.

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  1. Electronics Laboratory, Department of Electrical Engineering and Infotech Oulu, University of Oulu, PO Box 4500, 90014, Oulu, Finland

    Janne P. Aikio & Timo Rahkonen

  2. Broadcom Communications Finland LTD, 90590, Oulu, Finland

    Tero Korkala

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Aikio, J.P., Rahkonen, T. & Korkala, T. Analysis of band-to-band mixing distortion contributions in some usual circuit topologies. Analog Integr Circ Sig Process 80, 417–426 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10470-014-0320-2

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