A general neuro-space mapping technique for microwave device modeling

Accurate modeling of nonlinear microwave devices is critical for reliable design of microwave circuit and system. In this paper, a more general neuro-space mapping (Neuro-SM) method is proposed to fulfill the needs of the increased modeling complexity. The proposed technique retains the capability of the existing dynamic Neuro-SM in modifying the dynamic voltage relationship between the coarse model and the desired model. The proposed Neuro-SM also considers dynamic current mapping besides voltage mappings. In this way, the proposed Neuro-SM generalizes the previously published Neuro-SM methods and has the potential to produce a more accurate model of microwave devices with more dynamics and nonlinearity. A new formulation and new sensitivity analysis technique are derived to train the general Neuro-SM with dc, small-, and large-signal data. A new gradient-based training algorithm is also proposed to speed up the training. The validity and efficiency of the general Neuro-SM method are demonstrated through a real 2 × 50 μm GaAs pseudomorphic high-electron mobility transistor (pHEMT) modeling example. The proposed general Neuro-SM model can be implemented into circuit simulators conveniently.