Title :
A new formulation of yield optimization (microwave circuits)
Author :
Bandler, J.W. ; Chen, S.H. ; Biernacki, R.M.
Author_Institution :
Optimization Systems Associates Inc., Dundas, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
A formulation for yield optimization with applications to microwave circuits is presented. It extends the conventional discrete Monte Carlo estimate of yield to a continuous yield probability function suitable for gradient-based optimization. The new formulation has been implemented in the microwave circuit CAD/CAE (computer-aided design and engineering) system OSA90/hope. The merit of the proposed method is demonstrated by yield optimization of a small-signal amplifier and a nonlinear FET doubler.<>
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; circuit CAD; microwave circuits; optimisation; probability; CAD; CAE; Monte Carlo estimate; OSA90/hope; computer-aided design; continuous yield probability function; gradient-based optimization; microwave circuits; nonlinear FET doubler; small-signal amplifier; yield optimization; Application software; Computer aided engineering; Design automation; Design engineering; Microwave FETs; Microwave circuits; Monte Carlo methods; Optimization methods; Systems engineering and theory; Yield estimation;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1992., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0611-2
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1992.188287
