Research Bits: Mar. 9


Low noise clock generator Researchers from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) designed a low power semiconductor circuit capable of generating high-quality clock signals with significantly reduced noise levels. The injection-locked clock multiplier (ILCM) circuit uses a simplified design based on a ring voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO). It integrates a frequency t... » read more

Research Bits: Feb. 17


Analog layout foundation model Researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) built a foundation model for automated analog circuit layout. The team used a self-supervised learning approach, in which the model learns without human-provided labels. To counter a lack of available training data, the team divided analog layouts into small patches, masked part of each lay... » read more