A field programmable analog array for switched capacitor filters /

(FPAA). This work is meant to be used in systems that

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wilcox, Robert M.
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:(FPAA). This work is meant to be used in systems that
and lower production costs. A semi-custom design approach,
and thus is limited in its direct application. The first
architecture or floor plan for the layout of the FPAA.
being used in industry.
CAD tools in order to design and use the FPAA.
circuit design, ease of use for the inexperienced engineer,
fully custom design approach are a faster turnaround of
however, has a heavily constrained layout and thus is not
interconnections. A second objective of this work is to
methodology for designing a field programmable analog array
optimum for high performance circuits. Analog arrays are a
parasitics on circuit performance, and overall system
particular type of semi-custom circuit which are currently
performance. A final objective of this work is to develop
process in developing the FPAA is to determine an
programmable opamp), a programmable capacitor bank, the
require filtering in the audio bandwidth ( 20 Hz - 20 kHz)
study and minimize the effects of the programmable switch
switches used in the SC filter synthesis, and the routing
The advantage of using a semi-custom design approach over a
The objective of this work is to develop a design
This involves the design of the active ceus (ie.
Item Description:"Major subject: Electrical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xiii, 81 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.