Title :
A methodology for improved circuit simulation efficiency via topology-based variable accuracy device modeling
Author :
Michaels, K.W. ; Strojwas, A.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Carnegie Mellon Univ., Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Abstract :
A general and efficient preprocessing algorithm which can increase circuit simulation efficiency is discussed. The algorithm identifies significant devices based upon circuit topology. Device model complexity and error tolerances are varied based upon device significance which results in a reduction in the required model evaluation time.<>
Keywords :
circuit analysis computing; computational complexity; circuit simulation; circuit topology; error tolerances; model complexity; model evaluation time; preprocessing algorithm; topology-based variable accuracy device modeling; Circuit simulation; Complexity theory;
Conference_Titel :
Computer-Aided Design, 1992. ICCAD-92. Digest of Technical Papers., 1992 IEEE/ACM International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Santa Clara, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-3010-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICCAD.1992.279365
