Title :
Automatic 2-D and 3-D simulation of parasitic structures in smart-power integrated circuits
Author :
Gnani, Elena ; Giudicissi, Vincenzo ; Vissarion, Radu ; Contiero, Claudio ; Rudan, Massimo
Author_Institution :
ARCES-DEIS, Bologna Univ., Italy
fDate :
7/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new method to efficiently describe parasitic bipolar structures in junction-isolated smart-power ICs is reported. Both two- and three-dimensional situations are tackled. An automatic simulation code for calculating the parasitic currents injected into the substrate by power devices, which may endanger the functioning of the signal-processing circuits, has been developed. Also, a Java graphical interface has been implemented with the aim of automatically managing the mixed circuit-device simulation. Examples of applications are given with reference to BCD5 technology
Keywords :
circuit CAD; circuit simulation; integrated circuit modelling; power integrated circuits; BCD5 technology; Java graphical interface; automatic simulation; current injection; junction isolation; mixed circuit-device simulation; parasitic bipolar structure; signal processing circuit; smart power integrated circuit; three-dimensional device; two-dimensional device; Bipolar integrated circuits; Circuit simulation; Computational modeling; Costs; Design automation; Layout; Power system management; Switching circuits; System performance; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCAD.2002.1013892
