Optimization Systems Associates
John Bandler founded Optimization Systems Associates (OSA) in 1983.[1][2][3][4][5][6]. Bandler also pioneered the space mapping concept and methodology, which facilitates effective modeling and design optimization of computationally intensive engineering systems. OSA’s primary thrust was in computer-aided design (CAD) and simulation and optimization of radio-frequency and microwave circuits and systems. OSA produced the first commercial implementation of space mapping optimization to enhance the speed and accuracy of engineering design. John Bandler, founding president of OSA, discovered this technology in 1993.
History
Bandler founded OSA in 1983. Its first major milestone was the reengineering of key software for simulation and optimization of waveguide multiplexers for satellite communications under contract to COM DEV International. When Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) acquired OSA in 1997[3][4][5][7], the company became part of HP EEsof[2][8].
Technology
In the 1980’s OSA contributed optimization methodology and algorithms to EEsof’s flagship microwave CAD software Touchstone and Libra, and then completely reengineered Compact Software’s principal software products SuperCompact and Microwave Harmonica.
OSA implemented a yield-driven CAD and optimization capability for Raytheon Research Division in 1985. This was followed by major CAD contributions for the Raytheon/Texas Instruments Joint Venture within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) MIMIC Program[9].
Other major users of OSA's technology included Siemens, Hughes Aircraft, TRW, Raytheon, Texas Instruments and British Telecom.
Products
OSA introduced the software product RoMPE in 1988[10]. Subsequent software products included HarPE[11][12], which was introduced in 1989, OSA90 and OSA90/hope in 1991, Empipe in 1992, Empipe3D and EmpipeExpress 1996. OSA created empath in 1996, which was marketed by Sonnet Software, Inc.
It was OSA's breakthrough Geometry Capture technique that allowed it to link its software directly to the premier electromagnetic simulators marketed by HP (now Keysight), Ansoft (now Ansys) and Sonnet Software. The Empipe family became the framework for HFSS Designer and Momentum Optimization after HP acquired OSA. The dream of full-wave electromagnetic optimization was realized through the OSA/Empipe technology[6].
OSA's products proved attractive to engineers implementing design optimization. There are many articles in which the optimization processes were conducted with the help of OSA's products. These include OSA90[13][14][15], OSA90/hope [16][17][18][19] and Empipe[13][20][21]
See also
References
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- ^ W. Y. Jiang, "Device modeling," GaAs MMIC reliability assurance guideline for space applications, pp. 109-122, 1996.
- ^ a b D. G. Swanson "Optimizing a microstrip bandpass filter using electromagnetics," International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer‐Aided Engineering, vol. 5, no. 5, pp. 344-351, Sep. 1995.
- ^ Q. J. Zhang and M. Nakhla, "Yield analysis and optimization of VLSI interconnects in multichip modules," Proceedings of IEEE Multi-Chip Module Conference (MCMC-93), 1993, pp. 160-163.
- ^ Q. J. Zhang and M. Nakhla, "Signal integrity analysis and optimization of VLSI interconnects using neural network models," Proceedings of IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS-94), May 1994, vol. 1, pp. 459-462
- ^ D. R. Conn and R. N. Hemmers, "Increased efficiency in QAM power amplifiers," International Microwave Symposium, vol. 3, pp. 1647-1650, June 1998
- ^ L. W. Hendrick, K. Raghavan and C. N. Schwartz "Microwave waveguide multiplexer," U.S. Patent 5428322 A, Jun 27, 1995.
- ^ S. Ye and R. R. Mansour, "Design of manifold-coupled multiplexers using superconductive lumped element filters," International Microwave Symposium, vol. 1, pp. 191-194, May 1994
- ^ A. H. Zaabab, Q. J. Zhang and M. Nakhla, "Analysis and optimization of microwave circuits and devices using neural network models," International Microwave Symposium, vol. 1, pp. 393-396, May 1994
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- ^ A. P. Pavacic, "Design of an advanced millimetre-wave active array architecture for future generation multimedia satellite payloads: Bulk silicon micromachining approach," Master of Applied Science dissertation, Dept. Elect. & Com. Eng., Univ. of Toronto, 2001.