Design methodology for optimization of analog building blocks using genetic algorithms

Author

Paulino, Nuno ; Goes, João ; Steiger-Garção, Adolfo

Author_Institution

UNINOVA-CRI, Monte de Caparica, Portugal

Volume

5

fYear

2001

fDate

2001

Firstpage

435

Abstract

This paper presents an equation-based design methodology for optimization of analog building blocks using genetic algorithms. The proposed methodology uses the analytical equations that describe the circuit´s behavior as a function of the design parameters such as the transistor dimensions and/or the passive component values. These parameters are then subject to an optimization process, using genetic algorithms, in order to fit the circuit performance into the desired specifications. This design methodology is suited for fast redesigns of analog blocks into new technologies

Keywords

analogue circuits; circuit CAD; circuit optimisation; genetic algorithms; analog building blocks; design parameters; equation-based design methodology; genetic algorithms; optimization; passive component values; transistor dimensions; Biological cells; CMOS technology; Circuit optimization; Circuit simulation; Circuit topology; Design methodology; Design optimization; Electronic switching systems; Equations; Genetic algorithms;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Circuits and Systems, 2001. ISCAS 2001. The 2001 IEEE International Symposium on

Conference_Location

Sydney, NSW

Print_ISBN

0-7803-6685-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ISCAS.2001.922078

Filename

922078