Patent ID: 7644381
Filing Date: 2010-01-05
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for employing a computing device for determining electromagnetic coupling for a multiple layer electronic circuit in an automated manner, comprising the steps of: (a) using the computing device for reading geometry data defining a geometry of the electronic circuit, wherein the geometry data represent a physical layout of the electronic circuit; (b) using the computing device for reading topology data defining a topology of the electronic circuit, wherein the topology data include a schematic representation of the electronic circuit; (c) processing the geometry data with the computing device to determine an internal port geometry and an external port geometry for the electronic circuit; (d) creating electromagnetic coupling basis functions for the electronic circuit with the computing device, using the topology data and the internal port and external port geometry, wherein the electromagnetic coupling basis functions include a lump circuit basis function and define the electromagnetic coupling for the electronic circuit; and (e) presenting the electromagnetic coupling basis functions to a user.