Title :
Considerations in producibility engineering of MMIC´s
Author :
Sharma, Arvind K.
Author_Institution :
TRW, Redonodo Beach, CA, USA
fDate :
9/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The topics covered are monolithic microwave and millimeter-wave integrated circuit (MMIC) chip design methodologies, chip design tools, module design methodologies, and module development tools. Various aspects of producibility engineering at both the chip and the module level are addressed in terms of developing prudent design methodologies and design tools to enhance the accuracy of simulation tools at the circuit and module levels. Producibility engineering considerations are presented for MMIC chips and modules. In each category, relevant approaches and some of the innovative design tools are highlighted
Keywords :
MMIC; circuit CAD; integrated circuit technology; modules; MMIC; chip design methodologies; chip design tools; millimeter-wave integrated circuit; module design methodologies; module development tools; producibility engineering; simulation tools; Circuit simulation; Circuit testing; Design engineering; Design methodology; Integrated circuit technology; Integrated circuit yield; MMICs; Microwave technology; Phased arrays; Space technology;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on