Title :
Simulation and design optimization of microsystems based on standard simulators and adaptive search techniques
Author :
Meinzer, S. ; Quinte, A. ; Gorges-Schleuter, M. ; Jakob, W. ; Suss, W. ; Eggert, H.
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Angewandte Inf., Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany
Abstract :
The concept of partial automated design optimization and the improvement of a micropump as a first application is described. Starting with a parametrizable simulation model the parameter values are modified with evolutionary algorithms until the simulation results which describe the behaviour of the system satisfy the defined goals. As the quality of the optimization depends strongly on the quality of the simulation model we give an outlook on a concept for improving the simulation model or components of this model by using FEM-simulation results
Keywords :
circuit analysis computing; digital simulation; finite element analysis; genetic algorithms; intelligent design assistants; mechanical engineering computing; micropumps; search problems; CAD; FEM simulation; adaptive search; evolutionary algorithms; finite element method; micropump; microsystem design optimization; microsystems simulation; parameter values; partial automated design optimization; quality; simulation model; Circuit simulation; Design automation; Design optimization; Differential equations; Electronic switching systems; Evolutionary computation; Microelectronics; Micropumps; Reliability engineering; Solid modeling;
Conference_Titel :
Design Automation Conference, 1996, with EURO-VHDL '96 and Exhibition, Proceedings EURO-DAC '96, European
Conference_Location :
Geneva
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7573-X
DOI :
10.1109/EURDAC.1996.558224
