Title :
Towards an analog system design environment
Author :
Degrauwe, Marc G R ; Goffart, Bernard L A G ; Meixenberger, Christian ; Pierre, Michel L A ; Litsios, James B. ; Rijmenants, Jef ; Nys, Olivier J A P ; Dijkstra, E. ; Joss, Berni ; Meyvaert, Myriam K C M ; Schwarz, Thomas R. ; Pardoen, Matthijs D.
Author_Institution :
Centre Suisse d´´Electron. et de Microtech. SA, Neuchatel, Switzerland
fDate :
6/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An analog circuit design environment and its key features are presented. These are multifunctionality, advanced modeling, novel simulation approaches, general sizing algorithms, hierarchy, and automatic and interactive layout generation capabilities. Also, several developments in the field of analog design automation are discussed
Keywords :
analogue circuits; circuit CAD; circuit analysis computing; circuit layout CAD; integrated circuit technology; linear integrated circuits; CAD; advanced modeling; analog circuit design environment; analog design automation; computer aided design; interactive layout generation capabilities; multifunctionality; simulation; sizing algorithms; Analog circuits; CMOS analog integrated circuits; Capacitors; Circuit simulation; Circuit testing; Design automation; Dynamic range; Filters; Operational amplifiers; Semiconductor device modeling;
Journal_Title :
Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Journal of
