Electronic Design Automation(EDA) Laboratory

The Electronic Design Automation Laboratory has a rich history of researching computer-aided design and optimization of electronic circuits. Our notable achievement is the tool SPICE OPUS (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SPICE_OPUS), an improved and upgraded version of Berkeley’s open-source analog electronic circuit simulator SPICE. Among other things, SPICE OPUS boasts advanced graphical tools and optimization algorithms.

In our educational programs, we teach programming, particularly in microcontroller and real-time embedded systems. We’ve developed a unique robotic spider utilized by students across all study levels for hands-on experience in embedded system programming. Additionally, we teach techniques for computer-aided design and optimization of analog circuits. Designing analog circuits is particularly challenging, as it requires in-depth theoretical knowledge of the field, which is also the content of our curricula.

With the rapid advancement in computer technology, our research is progressively focusing on more complex algorithms. Alongside traditional methods, we are delving into the realm of evolutionary algorithms. Particularly in conjunction with classical algorithms, these open up novel and extensive possibilities for automating circuit design. This innovation extends to both the optimization of circuit parameters and the refinement of circuit topology.

Our laboratory’s primary mission is the creation of industrially applicable tools that enhance reliability and expedite analog electronic circuit development.

Chair: prof. dr. Tadej Tuma