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Grid-Enabled Parallel Simulation Based on Parallel Equation Formulation

  • Andjelkovic, Bojan (Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Nis) ;
  • Litovski, Vanco B. (Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Nis) ;
  • Zerbe, Volker (Ilmenau University of Technology)
  • Received : 2009.03.31
  • Accepted : 2010.06.01
  • Published : 2010.08.30
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Abstract

Parallel simulation is an efficient way to cope with long runtimes and high computational requirements in simulations of modern complex integrated electronic circuits and systems. This paper presents an algorithm for parallel simulation based on parallelization in equation formulation and simultaneous calculation of matrix contributions for nonlinear analog elements. In addition, the paper describes the development of a grid interface for a parallel simulator that enables a designer to perform simulations on distant computer clusters. Performances of the developed parallel simulation algorithm are evaluated by simulation of a microelectromechanical system.

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