Title :
Simulating EM fields
Author :
Swanson, Daniel G., Jr.
Author_Institution :
Watkins-Johnson Co., Palo Alto, CA, USA
Abstract :
Software tools for simulating and analyzing electromagnetic (EM) fields are described, with particular reference to integrated circuits (ICs). The use of a three-tiered approach for large-scale design is discussed, and a different tool is needed at each level. The most prudent approach today is to solve small pieces of a large problem and use a linear circuit simulator to combine the S-parameter files from the subnetworks. Several such simulators are described. A table of representative software packages is included.<>
Keywords :
S-parameters; circuit CAD; circuit analysis computing; digital simulation; electromagnetic fields; integrated circuits; EM fields; ICs; S-parameter files; design; electrical engineering computing; integrated circuits; linear circuit simulator; software packages; Analytical models; Circuit simulation; Design engineering; Electromagnetic analysis; Electromagnetic fields; Frequency; Hardware; Integrated circuit modeling; Integrated circuit packaging; Software tools;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
