University of Cincinnati: April 4, 02

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
April 4,
02
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Sanjiv Pandey
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hereby submit this as part of the requirements for the
degree of:
Master of Science
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in:
Computer Engineering
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It is entitled:
Improving Performance of Mixed-Signal Simulation by
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Reducing the Simultaneous Equation-Set.
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Approved by:
Dr. Harold W. Carter
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Dr. Karen A. Tomko
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Dr. Wen-Ben Jone
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