CMOS RF reliability for 5G mmWave applications - Challenges and Opportunities

CMOS RF technologies are now entering mainstream due to opportunities presented by 5G technologies. RF Front-End-Module designs to enable 5G mmWave applications focus on performance and efficiency RF metrics. One key element that also requires focus and attention is RF reliability. This work will focus on key challenges in evaluating RF reliability at device and circuit level and the opportunities that exist towards meeting these requirements to enable successful designs.