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SWA: SoftWare for Analog Design Automation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We have developed SWA: SoftWare for Analog design automation. Its commands can describe analog and mixed-signal (AMS) layouts and schematics to replace the graphic editor with a program reflecting the knowledge of design experts. Also, it is able to utilize variables to parameterize schematics and layouts to fulfill design needs. We programmed a 10b 1 GS/s DAC using SWA with 8.3 K lines of code, which is about 1/10 compared with conventional programs. The programmed DAC is configurable with multiple voltages and multiple resolutions from 4 to 12 bits. The DAC schematic and layout generation with DRC and LVS SWA API can be finished in about 1 min.

Source: Chips

DOI: 10.3390/chips3040019

Authors: Hidekana Susa, Kenji Mori, Mitsutoshi Sugawara, Akira Matsuzawa

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: $1,137

OpenAlex ID: W4404263241

FWCI: 0.205

Cites: 9

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10