DocumentCode :
1187825
Title :
Modelling and simulation techniques for highly integrated, low-power wireless sensor networks
Author :
Otis, B. ; Gambini, S. ; Shah, R. ; Steingart, D. ; Quévy, E. ; Rabaey, J. ; Sangiovanni-Vincentelli, A. ; Wright, P.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Washington, Seattle
Volume :
1
Issue :
5
fYear :
2007
Firstpage :
528
Lastpage :
536
Abstract :
The design of state-of-the-art low-power wireless sensor nodes involves the convergence of many technologies and disciplines. Submicron complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) devices, micro-electro-mechanical system filters, on- and off-chip electromagnetic elements, sensors and thin-film batteries are some of the technologies that will enable pervasive systems such as wireless sensor networks. High system complexity requires the use of many simulation environment during design: algorithm simulators, mechanical finite element analysis, behavioural and transistor-level circuit simulators, electromagnetic (EM) simulators, thin-film battery simulators and network simulators. It is shown that highly integrated, self-contained systems require multiple-domain simulations to uncover complex interactions between domains. Specific examples of block- and system-level design methodologies used in low-power wireless systems are presented here. Bottlenecks in the current methodology will be identified with an eye towards improving the scope and resolution of system-level simulations.
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; micromechanical devices; sensors; simulation; wireless sensor networks; CMOS devices; circuit simulators; electromagnetic elements; electromagnetic simulators; finite element analysis; low-power wireless sensor networks; microelectro-mechanical system filters; network simulators; pervasive systems; sensors; thin-film batteries; thin-film battery simulators;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Computers & Digital Techniques, IET
Publisher :
iet
ISSN :
1751-8601
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1049/iet-cdt:20050214
Filename :
4312779
Link To Document :
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