Title :
A Training Tool for MMIC Designers
Author :
Robinson, J. ; Linton, D. ; Parks, G. ; Brennan, M. ; Stewart, J.A.C. ; Fusco, V.F.
Author_Institution :
High Frequency Electronics Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The Queen´´s University of Belfast, Ashby Building, Stranmilli´´s Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5AH. Tel: +44 +232 +245133. Fax: +44 +232 +667023
Abstract :
A framework program MADE (MMIC Automated Design Environment) (figure 1) is presented which is used in the training of undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students for the design and layout of MMIC circuits. The expert system submodules of MADE; ADAM, GALEDA and GALA are described. Starting from a performance specification, the user is advised on microwave circuit topology selection, design of custom and standard cells including foundry specific parasitics and optimum layout to minimise real estate usage and avoid Intercomponent coupling.
Keywords :
Circuit simulation; Circuit synthesis; Circuit topology; Databases; Engineering students; Expert systems; Foundries; Frequency response; Laboratories; MMICs;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 1994. 24th European
Conference_Location :
Cannes, France
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.1994.337391
