Top-Level Simulation of a Smart-Bolometer Using VHDL Modeling

Matthieu Denoual (1) , Patrick Attia (2)

1 Equipe Electronique - Laboratoire GREYC - UMR6072
2 NXP Semiconductors

An event-driven modeling technique in standard VHDL is presented in this paper for the high level simulation of a resistive bolometer operating in closed-loop mode and implementing smart functions. The closed-loop mode operation is achieved by the capacitively coupled electrical substitution technique. The event-driven VHDL modeling technique is successfully applied to behavioral modeling and simulation of such a multi-physics system involving optical, thermal and electronics mechanisms. The modeling technique allows the high level simulations for the development and validation of the smart functions algorithms of the future integrated smart-device.

Domaines: Electronique

Matthieu Denoual, Patrick Attia. Top-Level Simulation of a Smart-Bolometer Using VHDL Modeling. Sensors & Transducers., 2012, 14-1, pp.48-67. ⟨hal-00807226⟩