Analysis for Signal and Power Integrity Using the Multilayered Finite Difference Method

— We present a method for fast analysis of signal and power integrity based on a recently developed multilayered finite difference method (M-FDM). In order to accurately model multilayered planar structures, which are three dimensional, MFDM combines two-dimensional models for power/ground planes using a multilayered unit cell approach. In this way, noise coupling can be considered not only in the transversal direction between two planes, but also vertically from one plane pair to another through the apertures and via holes. For a co-simulation of signal and power integrity, transmission line models also need to be included. The interaction between the signal transmission and power distribution modes is taken into account using a modal decomposition technique. An equivalent circuit model becomes available based on this finite difference approximation as well. Based on this network representation, second order effects such as fringe and gap fields can be included in M-FDM using equ...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: ISCAS
• Authors: Ege Engin, Krishna Bharath, Madhavan Swaminathan
• Keywords: Equivalent Circuit Models, ISCAS 2007, Multilayered finite Difference, Power Integrity