Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuit Verification Using Models Generated from Simulation Traces

2007 ◽  
pp. 114-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Little ◽  
David Walter ◽  
Kevin Jones ◽  
Chris Myers
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Signal ◽  
Circuit Verification

ANALOG/MIXED-SIGNAL CIRCUIT VERIFICATION USING MODELS GENERATED FROM SIMULATION TRACES

2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (02) ◽  
pp. 191-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
SCOTT LITTLE ◽  
DAVID WALTER ◽  
KEVIN JONES ◽  
CHRIS MYERS ◽  
ALPER SEN
Keyword(s):  
Formal Verification ◽  
Phase Detector ◽  
System Level ◽  
Switched Capacitor ◽  
Levels Of Abstraction ◽  
Mixed Signal ◽  
Circuit Verification ◽  
System Level Simulation

Verification of analog/mixed-signal (AMS) circuits is complicated by the difficulty of obtaining circuit models at suitable levels of abstraction. We propose a method to automatically generate abstract models suitable for formal verification and system-level simulation from transistor-level simulation traces. This paper discusses the application of the proposed methodology to a switched capacitor integrator and PLL phase detector.

Rapid prototyping of algorithmic A/D converters based on FPAA devices

2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 691-696 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Suszynski ◽  
K. Wawryn
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Sinusoidal Signal ◽  
Digital Converter ◽  
Mixed Signal ◽  
Analog Digital Converter ◽  
Signal Systems ◽  
Programmable Analog ◽  
Field Programmable ◽  
Field Programmable Analog Array

Abstract A rapid prototyping method for designing mixed signal systems has been presented in the paper. The method is based on implementation of the field programmable analog array (FPAA) to configure and reconfigure mixed signal systems. A serial algorithmic analog digital converter has been used as an example. Three converter architectures have been selected and implemented FPAA device. To verify and illustrate converters operation and prototyping capabilities, implemented converters have been excited by a sinusoidal signal. Analog sinusoidal excitations, digital responses and sinusoidal waveforms after reconstruction are presented.

Arithmetic Compactors Design: Application to Mixed Signal Systems

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Vadim Geurkov ◽  
◽  
Lev Kirischian ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Signal ◽  
Signal Systems

Latch-Up Induced Slit Voiding in Aluminum Metal Lines

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunyu Zhang ◽  
Lakshmi Vedula ◽  
Shekhar Khandekar
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Line Width ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Metal Line ◽  
Operating Life ◽  
Mixed Signal ◽  
Aluminum Metal ◽  
Temperature Operating ◽  
Latch Up

Abstract Latch-up induced during High Temperature Operating Life (HTOL) test of a mixed signal device fabricated with 1.0 μm CMOS, double poly, double metal process caused failures due to an open in aluminum metal line. Metal lines revealed wedge voids of about 50% of the line width. Triggering of latch up mechanism during the HTOL test resulted in a several fold increase of current flowing through the ground metal line. This increase in current resulted in the growth of the wedge voids leading to failures due to open metal lines.

Solving the Voltage Contrast on Floating Substrate with Standard FA Toolset

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julien Goxe ◽  
Béatrice Vanhuffel ◽  
Marie Castignolles ◽  
Thomas Zirilli
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Sample Preparation ◽  
Failure Analysis ◽  
Focused Ion Beam ◽  
Ion Beam ◽  
Silicon On Insulator ◽  
Mixed Signal ◽  
Voltage Contrast ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract Passive Voltage Contrast (PVC) in a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) or a Focused Ion Beam (FIB) is a key Failure Analysis (FA) technique to highlight a leaky gate. The introduction of Silicon On Insulator (SOI) substrate in our recent automotive analog mixed-signal technology highlighted a new challenge: the Bottom Oxide (BOX) layer, by isolating the Silicon Active Area from the bulk made PVC technique less effective in finding leaky MOSFET gates. A solution involving sample preparation performed with standard FA toolset is proposed to enhance PVC on SOI substrate.

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