Automated Network Design-The Frequency-Domain Case

Abstract

Application of Tellegen's theorem to an originally specified network leads to a simple computation of the unnormalized sensitivity of any associated network function with respect to all pertinent network parameters in terms of analysis of it and its topologically equivalent adjoint network. The reinterpretation of this sensitivity to scalar indices of network performance provides an automated frequency-domain network design principle of far-reaching consquences. A computer program has been written to implement the design algorithm. Preliminary results show this program to be highly effective.