CODECS: a fixed mixed-level device and circuit simulator

Abstract

Mixed-level device and circuit simulation allows the use of one- or two-dimensional numerical models for critical devices in a circuit configuration. CODECS is a mixed-level device and circuit simulator that has been developed to support a variety of numerical models and analyses capabilities. Effective coupling of device and circuit simulation capabilities is achieved by a proper choice of algorithms and architecture. Several examples illustrate the advantages of CODECS for simulating both MOS and bipolar circuits.<>