Title :
Computer-aided design of thyristor circuits: the sparse-network tableau approach
Author :
Prendergast, E.J. ; Jackson, R.D.
Author_Institution :
Cambridge University, Engineering Department, Cambridge, UK
fDate :
5/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Developments in sparse-matrix handling techniques have resulted in the emergence of the network tableau as an important method for a computer solution of network equations. This paper considers the use of the tableau method for the computer-aided design of thyristor circuits and illustrates the method with two examples. The tableau method is described briefly, the problems of sparse-matrix handling, numerical integration and thyristor modelling are introduced.
Keywords :
circuit CAD; numerical methods; semiconductor device models; thyristors; computer aided design; computer solution; network equations; numerical integration; sparse matrix handling; sparse network tableau approach; thyristor circuits; thyristor modelling;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineers, Proceedings of the Institution of
DOI :
10.1049/piee.1979.0091
