A Parasitic Resistance Extraction Tool Leveraged by Image Processing

Diogo Dias, João Goes, Tiago Costa

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Abstract

Most academic and commercial tri-dimensional (3D) parasitic resistance extraction EDA/CAD tools rely on finite element methods (FEM) and are mainly suited to digital circuitry. In analog and mixed-signal (AMS) circuits, such as power converters and radio-frequency analog front-ends, the layout structures used for the metal interconnections become much more diversified and complex. This paper proposes an EDA/CAD tool, based on an innovative methodology for 3D parasitic resistance extraction, leveraged by image processing techniques and algorithms. Some practical examples are shown to demonstrate the attractiveness of the proposed tool. Moreover, since our tool efficiently works in the domains of 2D image processing, if an extensive database of layouts is provided and enough training is carried out, advanced deep-learning techniques can be straightforwardly employed, speeding up parasitic resistance extraction in highly complex AMS layouts.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages1585-1589
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-6654-8485-5
ISBN (Print)978-1-6654-8486-2, 978-1-6654-8484-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Nov 2022
Event2022 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2022 - Austin, United States
Duration: 27 May 20221 Jun 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
PublisherIEEE
Volume2022-May
ISSN (Print)0271-4302
ISSN (Electronic)2158-1525

Conference

Conference2022 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin
Period27/05/221/06/22

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