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Behzad Nouri, PhD - ECE, PEng, MIEEE
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Classes
- Circuits and Signals (Undergraduate Course)
- Electronics I (Undergraduate Course)
- Computer-Aided Design of Circuits and Systems (Undergraduate Course)
- Computational Circuit Simulation & Macromodeling (Graduate Course)
- Multiphysics Macromodeling and Dynamic System Identification (Graduate special topics by arrangement)
- Advanced Network Theory: Linear, Nonlinear, and Dynamical Systems (Graduate Course)
(Highlights mathematical fidelity, causality, stability, and passivity) - Simulation of High-Speed Interconnects and Vector-Fitting (Graduate Course)
- EE898: Advanced EDA Algorithms for Deep-Nanometer Circuit Simulation (Graduate Course) — 2026 Winter
- EE898: Advanced EDA Algorithms for Deep-Nanometer Circuit Simulation (Graduate Course) — 2026 Fall
- CME485: Advanced EDA Algorithms for Circuit Simulation (Undergraduate Course) — 2027 Winter
Publications
- To be added.
Formulation of Circuit Equations:
Lecture Videos by Professor Roni Khzaka (McGill Univ.)
- Introduction to Modified Nodal Analysis: YouTube Video -1
- MNA stamps for
- Resistors and current sources: YouTube Video-2
- Capacitors and Inductors: YouTube Video-3
- Voltage Sources and Short Circuits: YouTube Video-4
- Voltage-Controlled Current Sources: YouTube Video-5
- Voltage-Controlled Voltage Sources: YouTube Video-6
- Current Controlled Current Sources: YouTube Video-7
- Current Controlled Current Sources (cont’d): YouTube Video-8
- Current Controlled Voltage Sources: YouTube Video-9
- Current Controlled Voltage Sources: YouTube Video-10
- Nonlinear Resistors, Capacitors and Inductors: YouTube Video-11
Courtesy Note: These videos were seamlessly prepared by my good friend and knowledgeable colleague, Professor Roni Khazaka. Since we both trained under the same supervisor at Carleton University’s EDA lab, you might notice similarities in our teaching styles and some core concepts!
Signal, Power, and EM Integrity
In modern technology nodes, signal, power, and thermal integrity have become critical design bottlenecks spanning from board- and package-level routing to sub-micron VLSI implementations. The compiled notes and references below highlight core theoretical principles, modelling methodologies, and practical insights gathered from research and design practice.
- Macromodelling of Multiconductor Transmission Lines for Circuit Simulation
- Standard Form for P.U.L RLGC Matrices of MTLs (Summary)
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Multiconductor Transmission Lines
(From Maxwell’s Equations to Per-Unit-Length RLGC Matrices and Lumped Discretization Models) - S-parameters Theory, Definition, Applications, and Analysis
Recommended Readings
Achar, R., and M. S. Nakhla., “Simulation of High-Speed Interconnects.” Proceedings of the IEEE, vol. 89, no. 5, May 2001, pp. 693–728. DOI: 10.1109/5.929650
Paper: achar_2001_simulation_of_high-speed_interconnects
Odabasioglu, A., et al., “PRIMA: Passive Reduced-Order Interconnect Macromodeling Algorithm.”, IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, vol. 17, no. 8, Aug. 1998, pp. 645–54. DOI: 10.1109/43.712097
Paper: odabasioglu_1998_prima
A list of Useful References on Circuit Simulation
Podcasts (Audio Reviews)
- Why Perfect Math Breaks Circuit Simulators:
Disclaimer: This audio overview is an AI-generated summary based on my technical note titled "SPICE DC Operating Point Singularities & Remedies" using Google NotebookLM. Intended strictly for educational purposes; direct commercial or public use is not advised.
Useful Links & Resources:
LaTeX Templates
LaTeX Guides & Tools
LaTeX is a document preparation system designed for high-quality typesetting, most often used for technical or scientific documents.
Research Methodologies
- How to Write a Research Paper: YouTube Video