Abstract: 
A new user-friendly workflow for EM analysis of RFIC layouts is presented, which significantly simplifies model creation. The new workflow is based on openEMS, with an additional software layer that specifically targets RFIC EM use cases. One major difficulty in openEMS has always been the manual setup of an appropriate simulation mesh - this problem is solved by the new workflow which provides automatic geometry-driven mesh setup. Model geometries are read directly from GDSII, with no need for prior conversion. Overall, the additional software layer in this new workflow leads to model setup that is much easier to navigate than standard openEMS code, easier to re-use and makes this workflow suitable even for users with little EM experience.​​

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This presentation introduces a novel non-invasive biomedical sensor designed to detect human hydration status with high accuracy using microwave sensing technology. Dehydration is linked to serious health risks such as kidney failure, cognitive impairment, and heat exhaustion, yet current detection methods are either invasive or unreliable. The proposed sensor leverages microwave absorption differences in biological tissues, particularly at 2.45 GHz, to assess hydration by measuring the dielectric properties of wrist tissues. A microstrip patch antenna integrated with metamaterials enhances sensitivity while minimizing power loss due to tissue conductivity. Clinical trials conducted at PSG Hospital in India validated the sensor’s effectiveness, showing strong correlations between permittivity and hydration levels across various demographic groups. An AI model trained on clinical data achieved up to 91.3% accuracy in predicting hydration status, offering F1-scores of 94% for hydrated and 100% for severely dehydrated individuals. This system promises a portable, real-time solution for continuous, non-invasive hydration monitoring in both clinical and home settings.

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Textbooks, lecture notes, and papers are excellent resources for learning about circuit design and discovering new ideas and concepts. They provide guidance on circuit block requirements such as gain, transfer function poles and zeros, timing, and speed. But do they teach you how to size the transistors needed to meet these requirements in your new design? In combination with our design methodology, MOS SizingTool can help you design your CMOS analog circuits by sizing your transistors' width and length to perfectly meet the requirements.