CYCLONE: automated design and layout of RF LC-oscillators

ABSTRACT

This paper presents an automated, layout-aware RF LC-oscillator design tool, called CYCLONE that delivers an accurate and optimal LC-oscillator design, from specification to layout. The tool combines the accuracy of device-level simulation and finite element analysis with the optimisation power of simulated annealing algorithms and is verified with experimental results.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  J. Computer Applications

Additional Classification:
  B. Hardware
  B.7 INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
      B.7.1 Types and Design Styles
          Subjects: Advanced technologies
      B.7.2 Design Aids
          Subjects: Layout; Placement and routing
  B.8 Performance and Reliability

General Terms:
Design, Measurement, Performance, Reliability, Theory