In this paper we propose a design path for optimization-based device sizing of analog circuits. The design path offers an efficient and reliable way to implement high-performance analog integrated circuits without the explicit knowledge of an experienced designer. A key feature is that the partial cost functions are generated directly from the circuit topology. To demonstrate the functionality ...

This paper presents the current tendency in automotive industry, analyses the influence into the Integrated Circuit (IC) design, and proposing project and process transferable solutions for overcoming some of the common problems.

This paper presents a tutorial treatment of the fundamentals of noise in solid-state analog electronic circuits. It is written for upper division students andpracticing engineers who wish to gain a basic knowledge of the theory of electronic noise and techniques for low-noise circuit design. The paper presents an overview of noise fundamentals, a description of noise models for passive devices ...

This paper will describe a fault simulation tool for analogue and mixed-signal circuits based on the HSpice circuit simulator and a graphical user interface (GUI)/Integration tool created using Tcl/Tk. The structure and use of the tool is demonstrated with example to the fault-free and fault simulation of a weighted-current Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC). Fault simulation techniques utilis...

In almost all of the currently working circuits, especially in analog circuits implementing signal processing applications, basic arithmetic operations such as multiplication, addition, subtraction and division are performed on values which are represented by voltages or currents. However, in this paper, we propose a new and simple method for performing analog arithmetic operations which in thi...

This paper argues in favor of adaptive reconJiguration as a technique to expand the operational envelope of analog electronics for extreme environments (EE). On a reconfigurable device, although component parameters change in EE, as long as devices still operate, albeit degraded, a new circuit design, suitable for new parameter values, may be mapped into the reconJigurable structure to recover ...