Title
Darwin - Analog Circuit Synthesis Based On Genetic Algorithms
Abstract
DARWIN is a synthesis tool for generating sized net lists of CMOS op amps from performance specifications and process parameters. The synthesis process starts with an initial set of randomly generated op amps. Owing to genetic operator 'crossover' and 'mutation', the population of op amps evolves to a population in which several op amps meet the required specifications. During the synthesis process the circuit topology and circuit parameters (capacitor values, bias currents and transistor lengths and widths) evolve simultaneously with the final solution. The circuit description we use in the genetic algorithm ensures that all intermediately generated circuits possess a number of qualities that are required for a correct functioning of the circuit. Synthesis experiments have shown that DARWIN is capable of synthesizing functional circuits without the need of much design knowledge.
Year
DOI
Venue
1995
10.1002/cta.4490230404
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CIRCUIT THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
Keywords
Field
DocType
genetic algorithm
Population,Genetic operator,Crossover,Electronic engineering,Electronic circuit,Genetic algorithm,Mathematics,Operational amplifier,Equivalent circuit,Topology (electrical circuits)
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
23
4
0098-9886
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
10
1.22
4
Authors
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Wim Kruiskamp113520.32
Domine M. W. Leenaerts222147.32