期刊名称：International Journal of Computer Science Issues
印刷版ISSN：1694-0784
电子版ISSN：1694-0814
出版年度：2012
卷号：9
期号：4
出版社：IJCSI Press
摘要：Passive elements such as inductors, capacitors, and transformers have the potential to improve the performance of key RF building blocks. Their use, though, not only necessitates proper modeling of electrostatic and magneto static effects, but also electromagnetic parasitic substrate coupling. A custom computer-aided-design tool called ASITIC, OAnalysis and Simulation of Inductors and Transformers for Integrated Circuits is described, which is used for the analysis, design, and optimization of passive devices. This tool allows circuit and process engineers to design and optimize the geometry of passive devices and the process parameters to meet electrical specifications. The losses in the passive devices determine the achievable gain and power dissipation. Optimization of such passive devices is thus an integral part in the design of such building blocks.
