Improved harmonic balance technique for analysis of ring oscillators

In this paper we examine the convergence properties of numerical techniques based on harmonic balance for the simulation of ring oscillators. We propose a modification of the continuation method that provides efficient and robust analysis of ring oscillators with moderate number of stages.

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Published in:	2009 European Conference on Circuit Theory and Design pp. 327 - 330
Main Authors:	Gourary, M.M., Rusakov, S.G., Ulyanov, S.L., Zharov, M.M.
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 01-08-2009
Subjects:	Analog circuits Circuit simulation Convergence of numerical methods Delay Equations Frequency Harmonic analysis harmonic balance homotopy methods Probes Ring oscillators Steady-state Voltage
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Summary:	In this paper we examine the convergence properties of numerical techniques based on harmonic balance for the simulation of ring oscillators. We propose a modification of the continuation method that provides efficient and robust analysis of ring oscillators with moderate number of stages.
DOI:	10.1109/ECCTD.2009.5274980