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Nonlinear Symbolic Network Analysis: Algorithms and Applications to RF Circuits

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    Wim Verhaegen & Georges Gielen

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Verhaegen, W., Gielen, G. (2001). Nonlinear Symbolic Network Analysis: Algorithms and Applications to RF Circuits. In: Wambacq, P., Gielen, G., Gerrits, J., van Leuken, R., de Graaf, A., Nouta, R. (eds) Low-Power Design Techniques and CAD Tools for Analog and RF Integrated Circuits. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48089-1_7

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