In this paper, a simulation technique is introduced, which couples solid-state device modeling and full-wave, electromagnetic simulation of interconnections. A three-dimensional (3-D) FDTD scheme is adopted to describe the circuit passive part, whereas numerical device simulation techniques are employed for the active semiconductor devices. The resulting scheme allows for accurate mixed-mode simulation, which inherently accounts for propagation and radiative effects. An application example is discussed, consisting of the simulation of a Si-MMIC RF switch; results have been compared with predictions coming from a standard microwave circuit simulator, validating the tool, and illustrating its application range.

Mixed-mode circuit simulation with full-wave analysis of interconnections

CIAMPOLINI, Paolo;ROSELLI, Luca;STOPPONI, Giovanni
1997

Abstract

In this paper, a simulation technique is introduced, which couples solid-state device modeling and full-wave, electromagnetic simulation of interconnections. A three-dimensional (3-D) FDTD scheme is adopted to describe the circuit passive part, whereas numerical device simulation techniques are employed for the active semiconductor devices. The resulting scheme allows for accurate mixed-mode simulation, which inherently accounts for propagation and radiative effects. An application example is discussed, consisting of the simulation of a Si-MMIC RF switch; results have been compared with predictions coming from a standard microwave circuit simulator, validating the tool, and illustrating its application range.
1997
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