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Area of Science:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Materials Science

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  • CMOS technology evolution presents significant challenges for analog integrated circuit (IC) design.
  • Traditional manual and simulation-heavy design approaches are insufficient for complex, high-performance systems.
  • Increasingly stringent requirements for performance, robustness, and rapid design cycles necessitate advanced methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review efficient and robust optimization design methods for analog ICs.
  • To compare and discuss the advantages and limitations of various design approaches.
  • To provide insights into future development trends for analog IC design.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated representative efficient design methods including topology synthesis, parameter optimization, and transfer learning.
  • Examined robust optimization design methods incorporating process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) variations.
  • Considered the impact of parasitic effects and environmental influences on circuit reliability.

Main Results:

  • Efficient methods like topology synthesis and transfer learning enhance design speed and performance.
  • Robust methods are crucial for addressing PVT variations and parasitic effects in advanced nodes.
  • A comparative analysis reveals trade-offs between design efficiency, performance, and reliability.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced, efficient, and robust design methodologies are essential for modern analog IC development.
  • Future research should focus on integrating these methods to meet evolving technological demands.
  • This review serves as a reference for researchers and engineers in analog IC design.