Title :
CAD latches onto new techniques for analog ICs
Author :
Ismail, Mohammed ; Bibyk, Steven
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH, USA
Abstract :
Design techniques for low-power, nondigital nonmicrowave circuits are presented. The major objectives in improving analog CAD are described. The current status of CAD for analog circuits is discussed, and interesting trends are examined. An approach to CAD-compatible analog design is discussed. These designs also apply to mixed analog/digital VLSI design environments, particularly to circuits used in signal processing.<>
Keywords :
VLSI; application specific integrated circuits; circuit CAD; linear integrated circuits; CAD-compatible analog design; analog CAD; analog ICs; mixed analog/digital VLSI design; signal processing; Analog circuits; Analog computers; Application software; Consumer electronics; Design automation; Design methodology; Digital control; Latches; Productivity; Signal design;
Journal_Title :
Circuits and Devices Magazine, IEEE
