Monte Carlo-Alternative Probabilistic Simulations for Analog Systems

Authors:
Rasit Onur Topaloglu
Affiliations:
University of California at San Diego
Venue:
ISQED '06 Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design
Year:
2006

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Abstract

Probabilistic system simulations for analog circuits have traditionally been handled with Monte Carlo analysis. For a manufacturable design, fast and accurate simulations are necessary for time-to-market, design for manufacturability and yield concerns. In this paper, a fast and accurate probabilistic simulation alternative is proposed targeting the simulation of analog systems. The proposed method shows high accuracy for performance estimation combined with a 100- fold reduction in run-time with respect to a 1000-sample Monte Carlo analysis.