Radio frequency integrated circuit design

Radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) design is an exciting area for research or product development. Technologies are constantly being improved, and as they are, circuits formerly implemented as discrete solutions can now be integrated onto a single chip. In addition to widely used applications such as cordless phones and cell phones, new applications continue to emerge. Examples of new products requiring RFICs are wireless local-area networks (WLAN), keyless entry for cars, wireless toll collection, Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation,
remote tags, asset tracking, remote sensing, and tuners in cable modems. Thus, the market is expanding, and with each new application there are unique challenges for the designers to overcome. As a result, the field of RFIC design should have an abundance of products to keep designers entertained for years to come.