Title :
Distributed modeling of devices and interconnections through advanced LE-FDTD algorithm
Author :
Ciampolini, P. ; Mezzanotte, P. ; Roseli, L ; Stopponi, G.
Author_Institution :
Istituto di Elettronica, Universita di Perugia, Via G. Duranti 1/A-1, 06131 Perugia, Italy. Tel +39-75-5852653, Fax +39-75-5852654, e-mail: urlo@ing.unipg.it
Abstract :
A mixed-mode circuit simulation technique is presented, based on the lumped-element FDTD scheme. The algorithm is extended to accomplish numerical, as well as analytical, models of lumped devices. Device behavior can thus by directly linked to technological parameter, without requiring the formulation and characterization of an equivalent circuit. Application of numerical and analytical lumped device models to the analysis of small-size electronic circuits are discussed. The practicality of LE-FDTD approach for TCAD circuit optimization is thus demonstrated.
Keywords :
Algorithm design and analysis; Analytical models; Circuit optimization; Circuit simulation; Distributed control; Electronic circuits; Equivalent circuits; Finite difference methods; Integrated circuit interconnections; Time domain analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 1996. 26th European
Conference_Location :
Prague, Czech Republic
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.1996.337616