A Simple and Scalable Model for Spiral Inductors on Silicon

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A new, simple and scalable inductor model for silicon-based spiral inductors has been presented in this paper. Compared to the conventional model, it can predict accurately the inductive characteristics and quality factor for inductors of different sizes. Introduction of a physical, non-frequency dependent resistive element to model conductor skin effects offers simplicity and accuracy to the modeling process of planar spiral inductors.

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Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Technical Proceedings of the 2001 International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Microsystems
Published: March 19, 2001
Pages: 358 - 361
Industry sector: Sensors, MEMS, Electronics
Topics: Chemical, Physical & Bio-Sensors, MEMS & NEMS Devices, Modeling & Applications
ISBN: 0-9708275-0-4