A Factorization-Based Framework for Passivity-Preserving Model Reduction of RLC systems

A Factorization-Based Framework for Passivity-Preserving Model Reduction of RLC systems

Q. Su, V. Balakrishnan and C-K. Koh

In Proc. Design Automation Conference, pages 40-45, New Orleans, LA, June 2002


Abstract: We present a framework for passivity-preserving model reduction for RLC systems that includes, as a special case, the well-known PRIMA model reduction algorithm. This framework provides a new interpretation for PRIMA, and offers a qualitative explanation as to why PRIMA performs remarkably well in practice. In addition, the framework enables the derivation of new error bounds for PRIMA-like methods. We also show how the framework offers a systematic approach to computing reduced-order models that better approximate the original system than PRIMA, still preserving passivity.
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