Title :
A frequency-domain, Volterra series-based behavioral simulation tool for RF systems
Author :
Vassiliou, Iason ; Sangiovanni-Vincentelli, Alberto
Author_Institution :
California Univ., Berkeley, CA, USA
Abstract :
In this paper a new behavioral modeling approach for RF systems based is presented, based on a Volterra series input-output map representation. The modeling is done purely in the frequency domain, capturing the typical system level specifications for RF building blocks, independent of the implementation details. A harmonic balance simulation tool has been developed based on those models. The implementation focuses on deterministic effects such as distortion and frequency conversion. The behavioral simulator has been tested for various systems and results are presented
Keywords :
Volterra series; circuit simulation; electric distortion; frequency-domain analysis; intermodulation; nonlinear network analysis; RF systems; Volterra series input-output map representation; Volterra series-based simulation tool; behavioral simulation tool; deterministic effects; distortion; frequency conversion; frequency-domain simulation tool; harmonic balance simulation tool; modeling; system level specifications; Analytical models; Frequency conversion; Frequency domain analysis; Life estimation; Power harmonic filters; Process design; RF signals; Radio frequency; System testing; Time domain analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Custom Integrated Circuits, 1999. Proceedings of the IEEE 1999
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5443-5
DOI :
10.1109/CICC.1999.777236
