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Free software support for compact modelling with Verilog-A

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Verilog-A is the analog subset of Verilog-AMS - a hardware description language for analog and mixed-signal systems. Verilog-A is commonly used for the distribution of compact models of semiconductor devices. For such models to be usable a Verilog-A compiler is required. The compiler converts the model equations into a form that can be used by the simulator. Such compilers have been supplied with commercial simulators for many years now. Free software alternatives are much more scarce and limited in the features they offer. The paper gives an overview of Verilog-A, Free software Verilog-A compilers, and free software/Open source simulators that can simulate compact models defined in Verilog-A. Advantages and disadvantages of individual compilers and simulators are highlighted.

Source: Informacije MIDEM - Journal of Microelectronics Electronic Components and Materials

DOI: 10.33180/infmidem2024.404

Authors: Árpád Bűrmen, Tadej Tuma, Iztok Fajfar, Janez Puhan, Žiga Rojec, Matevž Kunaver, Sašo Tomažič

Institution: University of Ljubljana

Language: English

Topic: VLSI and FPGA Design Techniques

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $215

Funder: Javna Agencija za Raziskovalno Dejavnost RS