A Versatile 55-nm SiGe BiCMOS Technology for Wired, Wireless, and Satcom Applications
P. Chevalier, F. Cacho, C. Durand, N. Derrier, Victor Milon, F. Monsieur, Alexis Gauthier, Philippine Billy, Sébastien Frégonèse, Thomas Zimmer, H. Audouin, M. Buczkó, D. Céli, C. Deglise-Favre, C. Diouf, O. Foissey, M. Hello, Nicolas Guitard, Sandrine Madassamy, S. Ramirez-Ruiz, Charles Renard, Florence Sonnerat, V. Yon, D. Gloria, Guy Waltisperger
Abstract
This paper presents how the BiCMOS055X technology from STMicroelectronics is defined to serve wired, wireless, and satcom applications with a versatile competitive offer. Technology content is described and differences with the previous generation are highlighted. Performances of all the devices (active and passive) are reviewed, including the SiGe HBT reliability. The design platform offers, and related qualification strategy are also discussed.