A 34 Gb/s Distributed 2:1 MUX and CMU Using 0.18 $muhbox m$ CMOS

A 34 Gb/s 2:1 serializer consisting of a CMOS MUX and CMU using a 0.18 mum SiGe BiCMOS process is presented. The serializer is based on distributed amplifier topology realized using spiral inductors. The circuit also includes an on-chip 2-channel 27-1 PRBS generator. The 34 Gb/s serial output has single-ended voltage swing of 380 mV with rise/fall time of 13 ps, and measured ISI is less than 5 ps p-p