This paper presents a physics-based modeling framework for the analysis and transient simulation of circuits containing Spin-Transfer Torque (STT) Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MTJ) devices. The framework provides the too...
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Rectangular micro coils which are used in a wide range of applications (e.g. medical or automotive area) are the main components of appropriate wireless transmission systems for frequencies up to 20 MHz. As shown in p...
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ISBN:
(纸本)0819439002
Rectangular micro coils which are used in a wide range of applications (e.g. medical or automotive area) are the main components of appropriate wireless transmission systems for frequencies up to 20 MHz. As shown in previous works the self-inductance of micro coils has to be maximized to achieve a higher working distance. This can be done by the usage of a permeable layer underneath the micro coil. The existing model of the micro coil is extended by the use of the magnetic image method to include the inductance yield caused by the permeable layer. The underlying permeable layer or substrate is also modeled accurately to include eddy current phenomena and parasitic elements. To do this, the layer and the substrate respectively are divided into segments analog to the structure of the micro coil. Each segment is described by lumped elements, All elements are connected together to build up a network, which will be used to calculate the terminal impedance. The model and first results will be presented. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
In the design process of inductive power transfer systems the shape of the inductive component is essential for the operation point, the losses and thus the efficiency. Based on a new placement approach, the amount an...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781538623596
In the design process of inductive power transfer systems the shape of the inductive component is essential for the operation point, the losses and thus the efficiency. Based on a new placement approach, the amount and position of the windings within the inductive component is defined by a parameter set. With the help of a genetic algorithm these parameters are modified and iteratively optimized with regard to the core and winding losses, calculated by a coupling workflow combining FEM and circuit simulations. The results demonstrate a large variety of geometric winding designs and yield a pareto optimum for the balance of the both dominating loss shares in inductive components.
In order to generate analog layout in advanced technology, it still remains lots of challenges due to the imprecise estimation of critical performance parameters. We propose an upgraded decision making framework, PEDe...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781538651537
In order to generate analog layout in advanced technology, it still remains lots of challenges due to the imprecise estimation of critical performance parameters. We propose an upgraded decision making framework, PEDefer, to decompose existing layout into decisive components for performance estimation. In this work, the objective is to synthesize layout solutions based on the performance estimation of user-defined constraints and existing templates. The constraints of the circuit are priorly tackled in the partition and layout enumeration stage. In addition, we attempt to have partial layout pieces as exchangeable blocks to perform pseudo-post-simulation, thus to put simulation factors in the evaluation during layout enumeration strategy. The experiments show that this flow guarantees valid analog layout results whose performances are closer to netlist-level simulation than manual designed or migrated layouts with minimal overhead.
Many analog circuit synthesis tools have emerged over the last two decades in order to combat increased design complexity and reduce the design time. However, the efficiency of these tools (time performance) is still ...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781509050529
Many analog circuit synthesis tools have emerged over the last two decades in order to combat increased design complexity and reduce the design time. However, the efficiency of these tools (time performance) is still a problem, where solving of a highly nonlinear design problem takes relatively long time even if the process is fully automated. Considering conventional analog circuit design, selection the operating point is essential to achieve a better performance, where inversion coefficient (IC) is commonly utilized as a sizing and biasing independent design parameter, which spans the entire range of saturation region (weak, moderate, strong inversion), and provides a valuable guidance to designer during the design process. Currently, analog circuit sizing tools utilize simplified equations to determine the transistor operating region, where all transistors are forced into the saturation region. Even if all transistors are kept in saturation, the inversion type of transistors has not been taken into account. In this study, a novel analog circuit sizing tool is presented, which facilities the sizing process by optimization of IC to enhance the time to converge.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a critical reliability concern for microchips. This paper presents a computer-aided design tool for ESD protection design and applications. Specifically, we develop an improved and rob...
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a critical reliability concern for microchips. This paper presents a computer-aided design tool for ESD protection design and applications. Specifically, we develop an improved and robust MOS model and implement such a model into the industry standard Cadence SPICE for ESD circuit simulation. Experimental data measured from the transmission line pulsing (TLP) technique and human body model (HBM) tester are included in support of the model.
Laser fault injection attacks induce transient faults by locally generating transient currents capable of temporarily flip the outputs of several gates. Many models used to simulate transient faults induced by laser c...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781509050529
Laser fault injection attacks induce transient faults by locally generating transient currents capable of temporarily flip the outputs of several gates. Many models used to simulate transient faults induced by laser consider several elements to better represent the effects of the laser on ICs. However, a laser-induced current between VDD and GND, which provokes significant IR drops, has been neglected. This paper highlights the importance of the induced IR drops on the modeling of laser-induced transient faults by using IR drop CAD tools. It also shows that laser-induced IR drops can be sufficiently strong to produce alone transient faults. As a result, the number of faults on a case-study circuit is accentuated whether IR drop effects are taken into account.
Random Telegraph Noise (RTN) effects are investigated in 65nm SRAM cells by using a new characterization method that provides a significant measurement time reduction. The variability induced in commercial SRAM cells ...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781509050529
Random Telegraph Noise (RTN) effects are investigated in 65nm SRAM cells by using a new characterization method that provides a significant measurement time reduction. The variability induced in commercial SRAM cells is derived by applying statistical and physics based Montecarlo modeling to the experimental data. Results show that RTN can have a significant impact on the memory write operations and should therefore be taken into account during the memory design phase.
The SIESTA framework is an extensible tool for optimization and inverse modeling of semiconductor devices including dynamic load balancing, for taking advantage of several, loosely connected workstations. Two gradient...
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The SIESTA framework is an extensible tool for optimization and inverse modeling of semiconductor devices including dynamic load balancing, for taking advantage of several, loosely connected workstations. Two gradient-based and two evolutionary computation optimizers are currently available through a uniform interface and can be combined at will. At a real world inverse modeling example, we demonstrate that evolutionary computation optimizers provide several advantages over gradient-based optimizers, due to the specific properties of the objective functions in TCAD applications. Furthermore, we shortly discuss some issues arising in inverse modeling and conclude with a comparison of gradient-based and evolutionary computation optimizers from a TCAD point of view. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
In this paper the effect of multi-tone interference on feedback Operational Amplifiers is explored. An analytical model is derived under the assumption of weak non-linearity. It can be used to predict the output offse...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781509065080
In this paper the effect of multi-tone interference on feedback Operational Amplifiers is explored. An analytical model is derived under the assumption of weak non-linearity. It can be used to predict the output offset induced by the superposition of an arbitrary number of sinusoidal disturbance and to evaluate the intermodulation distortion caused by two-tone interference. The proposed model is validated through comparison with computer simulations.
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