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This paper presents a synopsis of the state-of-the-art in the field of analog design automation. The advantages and the limitations of the existing approaches are reviewed. Based on these considerations a new design tool for analog circuits is proposed. Its developement is driven by the EDA framework technology and key user’s requirements such as “zero-programming” interfaces. The tool is fully integrated in the Mentor Graphics FALCON Framework and is intended to suit modern mixed-mode design methodologies.
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Meixenberger, C., Henderson, R.K., Astier, L., Degrauwe, M. (1993). Tools for Analog Design. In: Huijsing, J.H., van der Plassche, R.J., Sansen, W. (eds) Analog Circuit Design. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2233-8_16
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