Optimization Systems Associates

Optimization Systems Associates (OSA) was founded by John Bandler in 1983.[1][2][3] [4] OSA produced the first commercial implementation of space mapping optimization to enhance the speed and accuracy of engineering design. OSA’s primary thrust was in computer-aided design (CAD) and simulation and optimization of radio-frequency and microwave circuits and systems. Its products included developments of Bandler's space mapping concept and methodology, which facilitates effective modeling and design optimization of computationally intensive engineering systems.

History

Bandler founded OSA in 1983 to commercialize optimization methodology and algorithms which he and his colleagues had developed. OSA's first major project was the reengineering of key software for simulation and optimization of waveguide multiplexers for satellite communications under contract to COM DEV International.

In the 1980s OSA contributed optimization methodology and algorithms to EEsof’s early microwave CAD software Touchstone and Libra, and then 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. OSA was then subcontracted by Compact Software Inc. as part of the Raytheon/Texas Instruments Joint Venture MIMIC Program within the U.S. Department of Defense.[5][6] Intended contributions included optimal design centering, enhanced circuit optimization with tolerances, and enhanced wafer/chip yield in a CAE environment.[7]

When Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) acquired OSA in 1997,[8][9] the company became part of HP EEsof.[10]

Other users of OSA's technology included Siemens, Hughes Aircraft,[11] TRW, Raytheon, Texas Instruments and British Telecom.

Products

OSA introduced the software product RoMPE in 1988.[12] Subsequent software products included HarPE,[13][14] which was introduced in 1989, OSA90 and OSA90/hope in 1991, Empipe in 1992,[15] Empipe3D and EmpipeExpress 1996. OSA created "empath" in 1996, which was marketed by Sonnet Software, Inc.

OSA's new Geometry Capture[16][17] technique allowed it to link its software directly to the premier electromagnetic simulators marketed by HP (now Keysight and PathWave Design), Ansoft (now Ansys) and Sonnet Software. The Empipe family became the framework for HFSS Designer and Momentum Optimization after HP acquired OSA.

OSA products which have been used by engineers during the implementation of design optimization include OSA90,[18][19][20] OSA90/hope [21][22][23] and Empipe.[24][25]

Technical details of OSA's product line in 1996 are available.[26]

References
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  2. "HP acquires Optimization Systems Associates expands CAE software portfolio" (Press release). Palo Alto, CA: HP EEsof. November 25, 1997. Archived from the original on January 11, 1998.{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. "Departmental newsbriefs". The MacEngineer. Vol. 28, no. 3. Faculty of Engineering, McMaster University. Fall 2003. p. 17.
  4. "John Bandler inducted Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering". October 2003. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  5. E. D. Cohen (May 8, 2012). "The MIMIC Program – A Retrospective". IEEE Microwave Magazine. Vol. 13, no. 4. p. 77-88.
  6. "2004 Application Award John W. Bandler". IEEE Microwave Magazine. Vol. 5, no. 2. June 2004. p. 110-112.
  7. "Optimization Systems Associates Inc. a key participant in Raytheon/Texas Instruments Joint Venture MIMIC Program" (Press release). Dundas, Ontario: Optimization Systems Associates, Inc. September 1988. hdl:11375/27735.
  8. "HP acquires Optimization Systems Associates expands CAE software portfolio" (Press release). Palo Alto, CA: HP EEsof. November 25, 1997. Archived from the original on January 11, 1998.{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  9. V.V. Yakovlev, “Comparative analysis of contemporary electromagnetic software for microwave power industry,” Ceramic Transactions, vol. 111, pp. 551-558, 2001.
  10. "HP Acquires OSA, Expands CAE Software Portfolio". Wireless Design Online. December 2, 1997. Archived from the original on March 22, 2017.
  11. J. W. Bandler, R. M. Biernacki, S. H. Chen, LW. Hendrick and D. Omeragic, "Electromagnetic optimization of 3-D structures," IEEE transactions on microwave theory and techniques, vol. 45, no. 5, pp. 770-779, May 1997.
  12. "Celebrating 50 years of microwave," International Microwave Symposium, June 2002.
  13. A. Konczykowska and W. M. Zuberek, "Symbolic methods in semiconductor parameter extraction," Wiley-IEEE Press, pp. 290-310, 1998. [E-book]. [Accessed: Feb. 27, 2017].
  14. W. Y. Jiang, "Device modeling," GaAs MMIC reliability assurance guideline for space applications, pp. 109-122, 1996.
  15. "Empipe Version 3.5 Technical Brief". Optimization Systems Associates Inc. June 27, 1997. Archived from the original on May 15, 1997.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  16. J. W. Bandler, R. M. Biernacki, S. H. Chen and P. A. Grobelny, "Optimization technology for nonlinear microwave circuits integrating electromagnetic simulations," International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 6-28, 1997.
  17. J. W. Bandler, R. M. Biernacki, Q. Cai, S. H. Chen and P. A. Grobelny, "Integrated harmonic balance and electromagnetic optimization with geometry capture," International Microwave Symposium, vol. 2, pp. 793-796, May 1995.
  18. D. G. Swanson (September 1995). "Optimizing a microstrip bandpass filter using electromagnetics". International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering. 5 (5): 344–351. doi:10.1002/mmce.4570050507.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. D. R. Conn and R. N. Hemmers, "Increased efficiency in QAM power amplifiers," International Microwave Symposium, vol. 3, pp. 1647-1650, June 1998.
  22. L. W. Hendrick, K. Raghavan and C. N. Schwartz "Microwave waveguide multiplexer," U.S. Patent 5428322 A, Jun 27, 1995.
  23. 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.
  24. F. Bashore, "1996 MTT-S IMS:the biggest and best ever," International Microwave Symposium, pp. 80-86, Aug. 1996.
  25. 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.
  26. "Products". Optimization Systems Associates Inc. July 3, 1996. Archived from the original on November 13, 1996.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  1. Osacad.com The homepage for Optimization Systems Associates, archived in 1996 by The Wayback Machine.
  2. Executive product summaries of Optimization Systems Associates, archived in 1997 by the Wayback Machine.
  3. Simulation Optimization Systems Research Laboratory
  4. Bandler Corporation
  5. Sonnet Software
  6. Optimization Systems Associates

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