DocumentCode :
1191377
Title :
Monotone sensitivity of nonlinear uniform RC transmission lines, with application to timing analysis of digital MOS integrated circuits
Author :
Wyatt, John L., Jr.
Volume :
32
Issue :
1
fYear :
1985
fDate :
1/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
28
Lastpage :
33
Abstract :
Recent work by Rubinstein, Penfield, and Horowitz [1] gives simple delay bounds for linear 
ladder networks-used to model polysilicon and diffusion interconnect in MOS integrated circuits. This paper presents a theorem that justifies applying these bounds to more realistic interconnect models incorporating nonlinearities. The main result applies to unbranched lines.
ladder networks-used to model polysilicon and diffusion interconnect in MOS integrated circuits. This paper presents a theorem that justifies applying these bounds to more realistic interconnect models incorporating nonlinearities. The main result applies to unbranched lines.Keywords :
Distributed-parameter circuits, RC; Distributed-parameter circuits, nonlinear; MOS integrated circuits; Nonlinear circuits; Analytical models; Capacitors; Distributed parameter circuits; Integrated circuit interconnections; Integrated circuit modeling; MOS integrated circuits; Resistors; Timing; Transmission line theory; Very large scale integration;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Circuits and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0098-4094
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/TCS.1985.1085597
Filename :
1085597
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