Synthesis of Analog Filters on a Continuous-Time FPAA Using a Genetic Algorithm

Author

Becker, Joachim ; Manoli, Yiannos

Author_Institution

Dept. of Microsystems Engeneering, Albert Ludwigs Univ., Freiburg

fYear

2006

fDate

28-30 Aug. 2006

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

4

Abstract

A methodology for a field programmable analog array is presented, which is based on a hexagonal structure of tunable G_m - C stages and provides a reconfigurable front-end for continuous-time analog signal-processing. This paper describes the synthesis of a given filter transfer function onto hardware structures feasible on the array by using a genetic algorithm. The methodology and granularity of the analog array is not only designed to be usable for a genetic evolution but also to allow deduction and understanding of the evolved filters

Keywords

continuous time filters; field programmable analogue arrays; genetic algorithms; network synthesis; analog filters; continuous-time FPAA; continuous-time analog signal-processing; field programmable analog array; filter transfer function; genetic algorithm; reconfigurable front-end; tunable G_m-C stages; Analog integrated circuits; Field programmable analog arrays; Filters; Genetic algorithms; Hardware; Parasitic capacitance; Prototypes; Routing; Transconductors; Tunable circuits and devices;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Field Programmable Logic and Applications, 2006. FPL '06. International Conference on

Conference_Location

Madrid

Print_ISBN

1-4244-0312-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FPL.2006.311283

Filename

4101045