A New Modeling Technique for Simulating 3-D Arbitrary Conductor-Magnet Structures for RFIC Applications

Abstract

This paper presents a new modeling technique, entitled extended MagPEEC model, which can be used to simulate arbitrary three-dimensional conductor-magnet structures of any geometry with direct conductor-magnet interfaces included. The new model was validated using a sample coaxial transmission line structure and was applied to investigate a group of super compact six-layer stacked spiral radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) inductor structures with various magnetic media integrated inside. This new modeling technique can be used to assist design of complex conductor-magnet structures including various magnetic-enhanced inductors for RFIC applications.