Re: Fast TR

FABRIZIO ZANELLA ([email protected])
6 Sep 1996 10:49:25 -0400

Richard,
we have modeled 30 to 60 pin connectors using field solver software - 2D BEM
technique by taking several connector slices. We then assigned several signal
and ground arrangements, the same as on test boards, and found about 15%
correlation to time domain measurements at 500ps rise times. So it can be
done, the question now is how do we achieve the same accuracy at 100-150ps
rise times, and also how can we take good time domain measurements at these
rise times?
Fabrizio Zanella
Teradyne
603-791-3542
[email protected]
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Date: 9/6/96 10:22 AM
To: ZANELLA, FABRIZIO
From: Richard A. Schumacher

Microstrip is easy compared to multiple-pin connectors or
device packages. Can anyone demonstrate useful modelling
and simulation of crosstalk and ground bounce in a connector
with 40 single-ended switching lines and user-defined victim
line and signal/ground pin assignment, in which the connector
model is calculated by a solver rather than derived from
measurement? Let's say that "useful" means that the predicted
xtalk/gbounce are accurate to within 20% of measured values,
and that the model solver and the simulation together run in
less than 24 hours on the platform of choice.

Regards,
Richard Schumacher

I do not speak in any capacity for the Hewlett Packard Company.