A prototype framework for knowledge-based analog circuit synthesis

R. Harjani, R. A. Rutenbar, L. R. Carley
1988 Papers on Twenty-five years of electronic design automation - 25 years of DAC  
An organization for a knowledge-based analog (circuit synthesis tool is described. Analog circuit topologies are represented as a hierarchy of functional blocks; a planning mechanism is introduced to translate performance specifications between levels in this circuit hierarchy. A prototype implementation, OASYS, synthesizes sized transistor schematics for simple CMOS operational amplifiers from performance specifications and process parameters, and demonstrates the workability of the a.pproach.
doi:10.1145/62882.62956 fatcat:u4rn5deo7nedfk4nw24bh4lksi