A methodology for fast reuse of analog circuit schematics

The well known technology dependency of analog/mixed-signal design largely prevents the same circuits from being used on more than just one specific process, often requiring consuming, error-prone retargeting efforts. This paper presents a new computer-based methodology that significantly facilitates the way analog/mixed-signal circuits can be ported across different processes in a reliable, time-efficient and predictable manner. The use of the proposed methodology in complex analog/mixed-signal industrial projects has reduced design cycle times by factors of 10% and increased the rate of 1st time success. The proposed methodology can be integrated in any of the leading industry EDA environments.