Gilbert-cell type active switches are used to generate 0° and 180° out of phase signals and a
90° hybrid for obtaining IQ signals. The hybrid is a compact capacitive loaded slow-wave
differential branch-line coupler which is 75% smaller than a conventional 90° hybrid. The
design has an area of 0.565 mm2 including RF and DC-bias pads with the total current
consumption of 122.9 mA from a 1-V supply. The phase of the RF signal varies from 45° to …