Title :
Accurate analysis of silicon, VLSI-technology compatible spiral inductors
Author :
Gunsticchi, B. ; Cismpolini, P. ; Roselli, L. ; Stopponi, G.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Ingegneria Electron. e dell´Inf., Perugia Univ., Italy
Abstract :
In this paper, the application of a full-wave electromagnetic simulator to the analysis of solid-state (CMOS-compatible) inductors is described. By means of the simulation, performance of actual inductors has been correctly predicted and characterization of equivalent circuit components has been carried out. Impact of some design options on the inductor performance has been discussed. Detrimental effects related to the specific technology adopted have also been evaluated and physically interpreted.
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; VLSI; circuit simulation; elemental semiconductors; equivalent circuits; inductors; integrated circuit design; silicon; CMOS-compatible inductors; Si; VLSI; design options; equivalent circuit components; full-wave electromagnetic simulator; spiral inductors; Analytical models; Circuit simulation; Electromagnetic analysis; Electromagnetic induction; Inductors; Predictive models; Silicon; Solid modeling; Solid state circuits; Spirals;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest. 2000 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5687-X
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2000.863563
