Title :
A piecewise-linear analysis of bipolar transistor circuits using switch-level pattern dynamics
Author :
Kinoshita, Hidetoshi ; Suzuki, Seiji ; Asai, Hideki
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng., Shizuoka Univ., Hamamatsu, Japan
Abstract :
This technique models diodes as a switch and resistance. Two diode models, a two-region model and an extended three-region model, and the modified nodal formulation are presented. A simulation algorithm is given. The method is applied to digital bipolar circuit analysis. It is confirmed that the three-region model is effective for dealing with the limit-cycle problem
Keywords :
bipolar transistor circuits; nonlinear network analysis; piecewise-linear techniques; semiconductor device models; bipolar transistor circuits; digital bipolar circuit; diode models; extended three-region model; limit-cycle problem; nodal formulation; piecewise-linear analysis; simulation algorithm; switch-level pattern dynamics; two-region model; Bipolar transistor circuits; Circuit analysis; Diodes; Equations; Limit-cycles; Pattern analysis; Piecewise linear techniques; Switches; Switching circuits; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Signals, Systems and Computers, 1992. 1992 Conference Record of The Twenty-Sixth Asilomar Conference on
Conference_Location :
Pacific Grove, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-3160-0
DOI :
10.1109/ACSSC.1992.269090
