This paper provides a concise yet comprehensive review of recent advancements in millimeter-wave (mm-wave) oscillators below 100 GHz and sub-terahertz (sub-THz/THz) oscillators above 100 GHz for next-generation computing and communication systems, including 5G, 6G, and beyond. Various design approaches, including CMOS, SiGe, and III-V semiconductor technologies, are explored in terms of performance metrics such as phase noise, output power, efficiency, frequency tunability, and stability. The review highlights key challenges in achieving high-performance and reliable oscillator designs while discussing emerging techniques for performance enhancement. By evaluating recent design trends, this work aims to offer valuable insights and design guidelines that facilitate the development of robust mm-wave and sub-THz/THz oscillators for future communication, computing, and sensing applications.
翻译:本文对面向下一代计算与通信系统(包括5G、6G及未来演进)的毫米波(100 GHz以下)和亚太赫兹/太赫兹(100 GHz以上)振荡器的最新进展进行了简明而全面的综述。文中探讨了采用CMOS、SiGe和III-V族半导体技术等多种设计方法,并从相位噪声、输出功率、效率、频率可调谐性及稳定性等性能指标展开分析。本综述重点阐述了实现高性能、高可靠振荡器设计的关键挑战,同时讨论了面向性能提升的新兴技术。通过评估近期设计趋势,本文旨在为面向未来通信、计算及传感应用的稳健毫米波与亚THz/THz振荡器的开发提供有价值的见解与设计指导。