Automatic generation of RF compact models from device simulation

We review a recently proposed methodology for automatic generation of equivalent circuits from physical device simulation. The method is based on the calibration on a simplified equivalent-circuit model on simulation results, and can achieve an optimum balance of model complexity, accuracy, and generality. We discuss some of the possible applications of the technique to the modeling of active devices, parasitic elements, and complex physical effects such as selfheating and hot-carrier transport