Circuit Analysis and Optimisation

1) Contemporary numerical methods for analog circuit analysis: Modified nodal equations, LU decomposition, Newton Raphson iteration for nonlinear circuits, integration algorithms for dynamic circuits, pole zero analysis.

2) Optimization algorithms: setting up cost functions, direct optimization methods, penalty functions.

3) Hands-on laboratory work on real circuits with the SPICE OPUS tools: competent analyses.

Understanding numerical methods for analog circuit analysis. Understanding basic principles of parameter optimization. Practical hands-on laboratory work experience with SPICE OPUS analog circuit design tools.

Lectures, discussion groups, laboratory project work (group and individual).