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Introduction: The Evolution of RFIC Design and Test |Challenges
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Personal computing systems and networking technology have
evolved substantially over the years. These changes have
dramatically affected the way we work, play, and socially
interact. In particular, wireless technology has played an
integral role in expanding the usefulness of our computing
systems. Just consider how many features and functions are
available on your cellular handset. We are truly in the age of
mobile computing and network communications. The wireless
technologies that have made the accelerated evolution in
personal and mobile computing systems possible use RF integrated
circuits. Today, very small, high-density RFIC chips are
proliferating in application areas such as computers, consumer
electronics, med