12 units
This course explores the models, numerical methods and algorithms that are used for simulation and optimization of circuits. The course begins with coverage of the algorithms that are used in the ubiquitous SPICE program and its many variants. This is followed by an overview of the numerous analog and digital simulation techniques that have followed since the introduction of SPICE. Finally, the course explores some of the most recent modeling and simulation work including, but not limited to, model order reduction, harmonic balance methods, nonlinear macromodeling, compact device modeling, and statistical timing analysis.
4 hrs. lec.
Prerequisites: 18-321 and 21-241, and senior or graduate standing.
Last updated on March 21, 2007
Circuits
Computer Hardware Engineering
S07, S05, S04, S03, F01, F00, F99, F98
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