Optimization methods in electronic circuit design

Part 1 Optimization as a circuit design tool: a generalized strategy for engineering design optimization and function minimization function space and the optimization problem of computer-aided design scope of the book. Part 2 Preliminary concepts: stationary points of functions unidirectional search classification of optimization methods. Part 3 Direct search optimization methods: tabulation methods sequential methods linear methods quadratically terminating direct search methods. Part 4 Gradient optimization methods: steepest descent Newton's method quasi-Newton methods least squares (Gauss-Newton) methods. Part 5 Unconstrained optimization in practice: local minima selection of an algorithm gradient evaluation. Part 6 Constrained optimization methods: classes of constrained optimization method linear programming quadratic and nonlinear programming commercial availability of constrained optimization algorithms. Part 7 Applications in electronic circuit design: optimization of linear frequency-selective networks optimization of nonlinear networks multiple-criterion optimization and statistical design of integrated circuits simulated annealing - a global optimization method? the future of optimization in electronic systems design.