CYCLONE: automated design and layout of RF LC-oscillators

This paper presents an automated, layout-aware RF LCoscillator 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.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2000
• Where: DAC
• Authors: Carl De Ranter, B. De Muer, Geert Van der Plas, Peter J. Vancorenland, Michiel Steyaert, Georges G. E. Gielen, Willy M. C. Sansen
• Keywords: Computer Architecture, DAC 2000, LCoscillator Design Tool, Optimal Lc-oscillator Design, Simulated Annealing Algorithms