Computer-Aided Design of Hybrid and Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits - State of the Art, Problems and Trends

A survey is given describing the status of computer-aided design techniques as they are used today in the development of microwave integrated circuits. Some still existing deficiencies and fundamental problems are outlined. Parallel to this, the special requirements for the design of monolithic microwave circuits are discussed, as well as the impact which comes from the growing availability of economic, decentralized computer power. Some considerations concerning future developments are presented and a few representative design examples will be shown.