SiGe technology and circuits for automotive radar applications

Recent advancements in SiGe device development enable the realization of 77GHz automotive radar systems using relatively low-cost silicon technology. This paper will discuss technology requirements for the radar design and also present examples of receiver and transmitter circuit implementations.

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