Title :
Hypergraph: an alternative graphical model for computing transfer functions in circuits and systems
Author :
Au, Edward K S ; Mow, Wai Ho ; Ki, Wing-Hung
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Hong Kong Univ. of Sci. & Technol., China
Abstract :
Hypergraphs are generalizations of graphs with applications in many areas, such as VLSI design and data mining. In this paper, we propose the use of hypergraphs as an alternative model to signal flow graphs, to provide graphical intuition on the relationships among variables in the area of circuits and systems. To demonstrate-its effectiveness, the exact computation of a multiple-stage feedback amplifier, namely the damping-factor-control frequency compensation (DFCFC) amplifier, is considered.
Keywords :
VLSI; damping; directed graphs; feedback amplifiers; transfer functions; DFCFC amplifier; VLSI design; alternative graphical model; damping-factor-control frequency compensation; hypergraphs; multiple-stage feedback amplifier; transfer functions; Circuits and systems; Data mining; Equations; Feedback amplifiers; Flow graphs; Frequency; Graphical models; Linear systems; Transfer functions; Visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Communications, Circuits and Systems, 2005. Proceedings. 2005 International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9015-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICCCAS.2005.1495357
