Analytical Synthesis Of Matching Networks And Power Combiners For 6G Radar Applications H/F

CEA; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading French research organization in Grenoble is seeking an intern for analytical synthesis of matching networks and power combiners for 6G radar applications. The role involves developing a component library for power amplifier design, conducting comparative analyses, and offers a potential PhD opportunity in ultra-wideband power amplifier research. Required qualifications include a Master's in electrical engineering and strong knowledge of RF design.

Prestations

PhD opportunity

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering with RF specialization.
• Strong knowledge in RF design and circuit analysis.
• Pro-active attitude and good communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop a component library for automated power amplifier design.
• Conduct a comparative analysis of amplifier architectures.
• Implement analytically synthesized components.

Connaissances

RF design

Circuit analysis

Matrix algebra

Programming (Matlab, Python)

Communication skills

Formation

Master of Research or Engineering in electrical engineering

Outils

ADS

Matlab

Python

Description du poste

Overview

Analytical Synthesis of Matching Networks and Power Combiners for 6G Radar Applications H/F – Internship in Electronics components and equipment.

Subject

This internship focuses on the analytical synthesis of broadband and dual-band matching networks and power combiners for 6G radar applications. The objective is to develop a component library for integration into an automated power amplifier design flow and to conduct a comparative analysis of amplifier architectures targeting fractional bandwidths greater than 150%.

The aim of this internship is to develop wideband or dual-band matching networks and power combiners using an analytical approach that enables the direct synthesis of these components from specified performance requirements. The candidate will implement a library of analytically synthesized components, which will be integrated into the automated design flow for wideband power amplifier architectures under development within the team.

A comparative analysis of two power amplifier architectures will be conducted to evaluate their potential to achieve fractional bandwidths exceeding 150%, thereby covering the 2–40 GHz frequency range. This internship may lead to a Ph.D. focused on the design of an ultra-wideband power amplifier capable of delivering more than 10 W over the 2–40 GHz band, with energy efficiency exceeding 15%, based on GaN technology.

Methods / Means

Analytical, Matlab, ADS, Python

Requirements

• Master of Research or Engineering in electrical engineering with specialization in RF, telecommunications, or analog microelectronics.
• Strong knowledge in RF design (impedance matching, passive devices, linearity, signal modulation).
• Strong knowledge in circuit analysis techniques (KCL, KVL, nodal analysis, mesh analysis, superposition, Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems).
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and good understanding of matrix algebra.
• Good understanding of RF power amplifier design (class of operation, loadline theory, loadpull).
• Good understanding of semiconductor processes such as CMOS, BiCMOS; knowledge of III-V technologies is a plus.
• Familiar with RF design tools (ADS, Cadence) and programming platforms (Matlab, Python).
• Pro-active attitude, good communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Site / Location

Grenoble

PhD opportunity

Oui

General information

The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a key player in research, development and innovation in four main areas: defence and security; nuclear energy (fission and fusion); technological research for industry; fundamental research in the physical sciences and life sciences. The CEA actively participates in collaborative projects with a large number of academic and industrial partners. The CEA is established in ten centers spread throughout France.