Best Regards,
Fred Balistreri
Applied Simulation Technology
408-434-0967 ext. 102
> From [email protected] Thu Sep 5 10:41:05 1996
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> Regarding Fabrizio's question on high speed interconnect modeling, I agree with
> Eric that the best solution is to do a S-parameter characterization over the
> frequency range of his application, either via modeling or measurement. One has
> to be careful though that the fixturing closely mimics the actual environment
> in which the connector will reside. One can then build an equivalent RLC
> circuit model based on the physical construction of the connector and run some
> optimization software such as that built into MDS or Hspice to compute the
> model parameters. The optimization goal would be to produce a circuit model withcorresponding S-parameter set matching that of the connector. This would require
> good insight to come up with a circuit model topology which can yield a good
> match.
>
> I think the problem with slicing the connector into smaller sections for direct
> RLC modeling is that, as Eric pointed out, the coupling between sections would
> be ignored. In addition, when it is a true 3D structure, it may not be clear
> how to slice it.
>
> My humble opinion,
> Wai-Yeung
>
> > From [email protected] Wed Sep 4 14:08:10 1996
> > Date: Wed, 4 Sep 1996 12:37:18 -0700
> > From: [email protected] (Ray Anderson)
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: Modeling - Fast Tr
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> > I am forwarding this message from Fabrizio Zanella at Teradyne
> > ([email protected]). The mail forwarding system choked but I think
> > I have it fixed now.
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> > Ray Anderson
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> > REGARDING Modeling - Fast Tr
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> > Hope everyone has had a good summer.
> > I have a generic question regarding creating interconnect models for
> > simulation at extremely fast rise times. The scenario is this: signals with
> > 150ps rise time are being transmitted through an interconnect, like a right
> > angle connector, which is 200ps long. Since the connector is electrically
> > long, what is the best alternative for creating an electromagnetic model that
> > will yield accurate results at 150ps edge rates? My options are, using BEM or
> > FEM analysis:
> > 1) Break connector into seven to ten 2D slices, and create lumped element
> > model subcircuits
> > 2) Break connector into seven to ten 2D slices, and create distributed model
> > subcircuits
> > 3) Draw a one section 3D model of the connector, and create a lumped element
> > subcircuit.
> > 4) Draw a one section 3D model of the connector, and create a distributed
> > model subcircuit.
> > Any feedback or past experiences or mention of other methods would be greatly
> > appreciated.
> > Thanks and regards,
> > Fabrizio Zanella
> > Signal Integrity Engineer
> > Teradyne
> > 44 Simon Street
> > Nashua NH 03060
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> > FAX 603-791-3046
> > [email protected]
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