Analytical calculation for DC inductances of rectangular spiral inductors with finite metal thickness in the PEEC formulation

Jen Tsai Kuo*, Ke Ying Su, Te Yu Liu, Hao Hui Chen, Shyh Jong Chung

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Article peer-review

15 Scopus citations

Abstract

Inductances of rectangular spiral inductors with finite metal thickness are evaluated by the partial element equivalent circuit (PEEC) technique. The six fold partial self and mutual inductance integrals resulting from the PEEC partitions are found to have analytical expressions, so that the singularities of the integrands can be overcome and the theoretical or "exact" results can be obtained very efficiently. Via and underpath required for input/output connection can also be included in the calculation. Calculated inductance values for 20 square spiral inductors are checked against measured data published in open literature. Dependence of inductance values on metal thickness is investigated for two specific spiral structures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)69-71
Number of pages3
JournalIEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters
Volume16
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 02 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Inductance
  • Partial element equivalent circuit (PEEC)
  • Radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
  • Spiral inductor

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Analytical calculation for DC inductances of rectangular spiral inductors with finite metal thickness in the PEEC formulation'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this