CAREER: Accurate and Efficient Electromagnetic Modeling Techniques for RF Integrated Circuits

Investigator(s):

Jiming Song (PI)

Sponsor:

Iowa State University, IA 50011 5152945225

Start Date/Expiration Date

2006-05-01 to 2011-04-30 (amended 2006-01-06)

Awarded Amount to Date:

$399,999

Abstract: Abstract ECS-0547161 Jiming Song, Iowa State University With the operating frequency approaching tens of gigahertz, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) designers have already initiated the transition from circuit-based to field-based design methodology. However, the existing electromagnetic modeling techniques are not amenable for circuit design due to model limitations. The PI proposes to develop next generation accurate and efficient electromagnetic modeling techniques applicable to the design and analysis of mixed-signal RFICs. The research will be closely integrated with educational and outreach activities, including the up-to-date curriculum development of electromagnetic courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, the unusual offering to undergraduates of early research experience, and the creation of a virtual electromagnetic experimental laboratory. Intellectual merit of the proposed activity: The proposed research will provide viable, accurate, and efficient solutions for many key electromagnetic modeling issues in mixed-signal RFICs. It will also enrich the modeling methodology with new de-embedding and model order reduction techniques. The education plan will introduce electromagnetic state-of-the-art modeling techniques and help to build a stronger electromagnetic education program by creating a virtual electromagnetic experimental laboratory. Broader impacts resulting from the proposed activity: The outcomes will help to attract, recruit, and retain engineering students and broaden the participation of minorities and women in engineering programs. The research findings will have a significant impact on designing new RFICs. The findings will also lead to advances in developing efficient algorithms in areas such as landmine and underground facility detection and electromagnetic nondestructive evaluation.

NSF Org:

ECS - Division of Electrical & Communications Systems

Award Number:

0547161

Award Instrument:

Standard Grant

Program Manager:

Leda Lunardi
ECS Division of Electrical & Communications Systems
ENG Directorate for Engineering

NSF Program(s):

INTEGRATIVE, HYBRD & COMPLX SY

Field Application(s):

Telecommunications

Program Reference Code(s):

FACULTY EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, 1045
PECASE- eligible, 1187
UNASSIGNED, 0000

Program Element Code(s):

7564