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Gradient‐based optimization of packaged integrated microwave circuits exploiting reduced electromagnetic models
Author(s) -
Assadihaghi Atousa,
Bila Stéphane,
Baillargeat Dominique,
Aubourg Michel,
Verdeyme Serge
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
microwave and optical technology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1098-2760
pISSN - 0895-2477
DOI - 10.1002/mop.23187
Subject(s) - microwave , electronic circuit , electronic engineering , integrated circuit , engineering , electrical engineering , computer science , telecommunications
A gradient‐based optimization method is presented for the design of packaged integrated microwave circuits. The method uses a reduced electromagnetic model resulting in a quasi‐instantaneous analysis of the packaged device. A gradient‐based strategy identifying parasitic effects due to circuit packaging is then deployed for optimizing the whole device. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 50: 688–691, 2008; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI 10.1002/mop.23187