OSA90/hope™ Lab Manual Version 3.0

Abstract

OSA90/hope™ is a state-of-the-art, general purpose CAD software system offering simulation, modeling, statistical analysis, nominal and yield optimization, and data visualization for linear and nonlinear RF/microwave analog circuits. Throughout this manual, OSA90/hope is referred to as OSA90. This Lab Manual is designed to familiarize users to OSA90/hope™ capabilities and concepts, providing six laboratory exercises with a range of topics including simulation, device modeling, and optimization. Users will improve their understanding of circuit simulation, performance- and yield-driven design, device modeling using OSA90/hope’s built-in library, and reinforce theoretical knowledge through practical use in experiments. Labs included within this manual are: Lab 1: Simulation of an LC Transformer; Lab 2: Nonlinear Memoryless Circuits: DC and Time-Domain Simulation; Lab 3: Performance-Driven Design of Nonlinear Circuits; Lab 4: Device Modeling from Experimental Data; Lab 5: Statistical Design Centering; and Lab 6: Simulation and Optimization Using Datapipe.