Title :
High precision SPICE models for the simulation of analogue CMOS circuits
Author :
Ankele, B. ; Schrank, F.
Author_Institution :
Austria Mikro Syst. Int. GmbH, Unterpremstatten, Austria
Abstract :
Enhanced SPICE models are developed for the simulation of analogue CMOS circuits. The well resistor model describes the voltage, geometry and temperature dependence of the resistance which is crucial for the characterization of a bandgap reference circuit. The single-operating-region MOS model uses electrically effective voltages for increased accuracy and continuity of the derivatives. It forms the basis of the lateral bipolar transistor model which includes the simulation of the MOS-to-bipolar transition region for optional gate voltages.<>
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; SPICE; analogue processing circuits; digital simulation; linear integrated circuits; semiconductor device models; MOS model; MOS-to-bipolar transition region; analogue CMOS circuits; bandgap reference circuit; circuit simulation models; lateral bipolar transistor model; precision SPICE models; simulation; well resistor model; CMOS analog integrated circuits; Circuit simulation; Electric resistance; Geometry; Resistors; SPICE; Semiconductor device modeling; Solid modeling; Temperature dependence; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Euro ASIC '91
Conference_Location :
Paris, France
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2185-0
DOI :
10.1109/EUASIC.1991.212868