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Fundamentals of computer-aided circuit simulation
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characterisation, analog building blocks, amplifiers, comparators, OpAmps, DA& AD converters upto and including analog systems. All chapters are properly illustrated by a summary, an extensive set of problems and references. "CMOS Analog Circuit Design" is a superb textbook. It is suited for courses as well as for individual study and provides a well-balanced set of information. At this stage of development in micro-electronics, where everybody is talking about the need for mixing analog with digital circuitry, this book is a must for every student & professional.
Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Circuit Simulation, by William J. MCCALLA from: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 101 Philip Drive, Assinippi Park, Norwell (MA 02061, USA), 1987. In the well-known series "VLSI, Computer Architecture and Digital Signal Processing" William Mc. Calla from Hewlett-Packard has collected his notes on the fundamental techniques for performing circuit simulation. It is based on a seminar taught by the author at Berkeley in 1975. The book starts without any introduction with a discussion on circuit equation formulation. Then a variety of techniques to solve such equations are offered: linear equation solving; sparse matrix storage, non-linear equation solving and numerical integration. Lastly attention is given to sensitivity, pole-zero evaluation and statistical analysis. As has become standard practice is this series, McCalla has writen a short, to-the-point book. The 172 pages provide the fundamental ideas without further ado, but a large set of references give the opportunity for further study. "Fundamentals of CACS" should help the user of circuit simulators to improve their daily work by a better understanding of how the tool they are applying operates.
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characterisation, analog building blocks, amplifiers, comparators, OpAmps, DA& AD converters upto and including analog systems. All chapters are properly illustrated by a summary, an extensive set of problems and references. "CMOS Analog Circuit Design" is a superb textbook. It is suited for courses as well as for individual study and provides a well-balanced set of information. At this stage of development in micro-electronics, where everybody is talking about the need for mixing analog with digital circuitry, this book is a must for every student & professional.
Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Circuit Simulation, by William J. MCCALLA from: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 101 Philip Drive, Assinippi Park, Norwell (MA 02061, USA), 1987. In the well-known series "VLSI, Computer Architecture and Digital Signal Processing" William Mc. Calla from Hewlett-Packard has collected his notes on the fundamental techniques for performing circuit simulation. It is based on a seminar taught by the author at Berkeley in 1975. The book starts without any introduction with a discussion on circuit equation formulation. Then a variety of techniques to solve such equations are offered: linear equation solving; sparse matrix storage, non-linear equation solving and numerical integration. Lastly attention is given to sensitivity, pole-zero evaluation and statistical analysis. As has become standard practice is this series, McCalla has writen a short, to-the-point book. The 172 pages provide the fundamental ideas without further ado, but a large set of references give the opportunity for further study. "Fundamentals of CACS" should help the user of circuit simulators to improve their daily work by a better understanding of how the tool they are applying operates.