Design and Characterization of Integrated Varactors for RF Applications

Íñigo Gutiérrez is currently a Lecturer in the Engineering Faculty of the University of Navarra (TECNUN), Spain. From 2002, he has held the post of Assistant Director of the RF Area of TECNUN and his research interests include integrated passive filters using varactors and integrated transformers for RF applications. Whilst at the University, Dr Gutiérrez has participated in several research projects involving varactors for industry and the Basque Government. He has also authored 4 technical publications and made 8 contributions to international congresses.

Dr. Juan Meléndez, Faculty of Engineering, University of Navarra (TECNUN), Paseo Manuel Lardizabal 13, 20019 San Sebastien (Guipuzcoa), Spain

Juan Meléndez is Assistant to the Director of the Communications Area of the Centro de Estudios e Investigaciones Técnicas de Guipúzcoa (CEIT), at the University of Navarra. He is also Assistant Professor in the Laboratory of Components and Elecromagnetic Compatibility at TECNUN. Since joining the CEIT, he has been Leader on a number of projects for international companies, developing wireless systems for domestic applications and implementing Six-Sigma methodology for the development and characterization of Wireless LAN applications in SiGe and CMOS. His research interests include system design level of RF transceivers. He is a member of the IEEE and has authored four technical publications.

Dr. Erik Hernández, Faculty of Engineering, University of Navarra (TECNUN), Paseo Manuel Lardizabal 13, 20019 San Sebastien (Guipuzcoa), Spain

Erik Hernández is currently a Researcher in the Communications Area of the Centro de Estudios e Investigaciones Técnicas de Guipúzcoa (CEIT), at the University of Navarra. He is also Assistant Professor in the Laboratory of Components TECNUN. Since joining the CEIT, he has been Leader for the project ‘Passive Radiofrequency Link for ISM Bands’ and has worked on different research initiatives for the company IKUSI. He has authored seven technical publications and has made 10 contributions to international congresses.