PROJECT TITLE :

Piecewise-Linear Model With Transient Relaxation for Circuit-Level ESD Simulation

ABSTRACT:

This work presents a new type of model, i.e., piecewise-linear model with transient relaxation (PWL-TR), to explain the nonlinear transient characteristics of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices and circuits. The PWL-TR model represents the device as a finite-state machine; hence, no proprietary info is disclosed. The PWL-TR model offers accuracy appreciate a compact model however enables a lot of computationally efficient simulation.