Title :
Multi-objective simulation-based optimization for the optimal design of analog circuits
Author :
Sallem, A. ; Fakhfakh, M. ; Tlelo-Cuautle, E. ; Loulou, M.
Author_Institution :
LETI-ENIS, Univ. of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
Abstract :
We present a multi-objective simulation-based optimization tool. The proposed tool can handle a large variety of analog circuits since it is able to include a large spectrum of performances. Application examples are presented to show viability of this tool. Two current mode circuits are considered, namely a conventional second generation CMOS current conveyor and a differential based current conveyor. The tool is used to generate the Pareto front linking two conflicting objectives for both circuits. Comparisons with already published works dealing with the same circuits but using the equation-based optimization approaches are given.
Keywords :
CMOS analogue integrated circuits; Pareto optimisation; current conveyors; current-mode circuits; integrated circuit design; Pareto front linking; analog circuit optimal design; current mode circuit; differential based current conveyor; equation-based optimization approach; multiobjective simulation-based optimization tool; second generation CMOS current conveyor; Algorithm design and analysis; Analog circuits; CMOS integrated circuits; Design automation; Joining processes; Optimization; Current conveyors; Equation-based optimization; Multi-Objective Optimization; Pareto Front; Simulation-based optimization;
Conference_Titel :
Microelectronics (ICM), 2011 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Hammamet
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-2207-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICM.2011.6177400
