Title :
Physics-Based Design and Yield Optimization of MMICs
Author :
Bandler, J.W. ; Cai, Q. ; Biernacki, R.M. ; Chen, S.H. ; Zhang, Q.J.
Author_Institution :
Simulation Optimization Systems Research Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada L8S 4L7; Optimization Systems Associates Inc., P.O. Box 8083, Dundas, Ontario, Canada L9H 5E7.
Abstract :
This paper addresses physics-based design and yield optimization of MMICs. Multidimensional statistical models are considered for the physical, geometrical and process-related parameters of active and passive devices. An efficient gradient-based yield optimization technique is employed. The yield of an X-band amplifier is improved from 47.5% to 78.5%.
Keywords :
Design optimization; Doping; Equivalent circuits; FETs; MIM capacitors; MMICs; Multidimensional systems; Semiconductor process modeling; Solid modeling; Spirals;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 1991. 21st European
Conference_Location :
Stuttgart, Germany
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.1991.336560
