Title :
Application of FACET to MMIC design
Author :
Healy, M. ; Minnis, B.J. ; Milsom, R.F. ; Scott, K.T.
Author_Institution :
Philips Res. Labs., Redhill, UK
Abstract :
FACET is a CAD package for three-dimensional electromagnetic simulation. The significant impact that this package can have on monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) design is illustrated, taking as an example of 6-18 GHz distributed amplifier. An efficient diagnostic process is described which allows layout parasitics to be identified and minimized. The package is then used to design successfully a wideband amplifier. The accuracy of the package is confirmed by measured results from two wafers of MMIC amplifiers
Keywords :
MMIC; circuit CAD; circuit layout CAD; digital simulation; microwave amplifiers; software packages; 6 to 18 GHz; CAD package; FACET; MMIC design; SHF; computer aided design; diagnostic process; distributed amplifier; layout parasitics; monolithic microwave integrated circuit; three-dimensional electromagnetic simulation; wideband amplifier;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Based Tools for Microwave Engineers, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
