Nano-scale CMOS Analog Circuits

This book provides insights into designing nano-scale analog circuits, addressing challenges like reliability and process technology limitations. Nano-Scale CMOS Analog Circuits is an essential guide for engineers.

Designing nano-scale analog circuits poses unique challenges due to reliability concerns and the limitations of process technology. These issues can often hinder the innovation process necessary for creating effective designs. Success in this field relies on repeated experimentation, a thorough understanding of device physics, and the ability to leverage a comprehensive knowledge database. The intricate relationship between technology and physics plays a pivotal role in the design and simulation of these circuits.

Nano-Scale CMOS Analog Circuits: Models and CAD Techniques for High-Level Design serves as an essential resource for those looking to grasp the fundamental concepts necessary for optimal analog circuit performance. The book delves into the connections between scaled MOS transistors and the design methodologies used in nano-scale analog circuits. It emphasizes the importance of structured computer-aided design (CAD) techniques, which are crucial for both architecture-level and circuit-level design processes.

The text also addresses general trends in technology scaling, focusing on device geometry, process parameters, and supply voltage considerations. It introduces various models and optimization techniques, including compact modeling of scaled MOS transistors for VLSI circuit simulation. Additionally, the book features advanced techniques such as artificial neural networks and least-squares support vector machines, providing practical case studies and examples to enhance understanding of circuit sizing and specification translation tasks.