Title :
An analog module generator that includes operational sensitivities
Author :
Somanchi, Subbarao V. ; Manwaring, Mark L. ; Chowdhury, Muntaquim F.
Author_Institution :
Electr. & Comput. Eng., Washington State Univ., Pullman, WA, USA
Abstract :
The stringent requirement of precision in the design of analog integrated circuit layout for correct functionality and reasonable performance warrant the use of parameterized module generators. A methodology for the design of a module generator is developed which outputs the mask-level topological description of the layout of the specified analog circuit and a (circuit-level) simulation model that includes the operational sensitivities of the circuit. The effectiveness of this methodology is demonstrated by the example of a generator for an operational transconductance amplifier
Keywords :
circuit layout CAD; integrated circuit technology; linear integrated circuits; network topology; CAD; OTA; analog integrated circuit layout; analog module generator; circuit level simulation model; computer aided design; mask-level topological description; operational sensitivities; operational transconductance amplifier; Analog circuits; Analog computers; Analog integrated circuits; Circuit simulation; Coupling circuits; Design automation; Design engineering; Design methodology; Digital circuits; Transconductance;
Conference_Titel :
ASIC Seminar and Exhibit, 1989. Proceedings., Second Annual IEEE
Conference_Location :
Rochester, NY
DOI :
10.1109/ASIC.1989.123243
