Modeling microwave circuits: linear, nonlinear and system simulation

Summary form only given. The author discussed aspects of simulating practical microwave circuits with real-world constraints, such as modeling errors, process variations, layout effects, and circuit size. Simulation examples which integrate linear and nonlinear problems as well as system simulation requirements were considered. Typical circuit topologies examined were multistage monolithic power amplifiers, passive balun structures, and digital FM receivers. The application of time-domain versus frequency-domain simulation techniques was also studied. In addition, the use of EM simulators to evaluate critical circuit aspects was included.<>