Subject: [IBIS-Users] RE: model issue for input receiver
From: Eric Hsu (ehsu@netlogicmicro.com)
Date: Wed Apr 30 2003 - 17:32:42 PDT
Hi Tom, Muranyi, and Bob,
Thanks for your clear answer. It's really helpful for me.
There is the other related question. When characterizing C_comp, should spice netlist consider every thing on die, including clamping diode (or transistor) and terminator resistor?
Bob, do you mind also providing your professional comment for that? (I still remember you had a very good and practical presentation mention about C_comp characterization in designcon2003, such as "Frequency domain" or "Time domain" Techniques.)
Best Regards,
Eric Hsu
Interface Technologies
NetLogic Microsystems, Inc.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Dagostino [mailto:tom@teraspeed.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 4:55 PM
To: Eric Hsu; 'Muranyi, Arpad'
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Subject: RE: model issue for input receiver
Jeff
An input has several characteristics. One is input C or C_comp, another is the input thresholds such as Vinh and Vinl. A third characteristic are the clamp characteristics. Another is the DC input resistance. For most CMOS inputs this input resistance is very high, so high that we can neglect it (OK, it shows up as nAmps or pAmps). But for the case where the input resistance of the receiver is finite, like a 50 Ohm termination, we need to model it. We place that model in one of the clamp tables.
A terminator has input C and input R but has no ability to differentiate between a logic low and a logic high. Thus a terminator model cannot be used for an input which has thresholds it needs to let the simulator understand.
So, input and terminator models are not interchangeable. They have different applications. But inside the input model we can describe a termination.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Hsu [mailto:ehsu@netlogicmicro.com]
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Subject: RE: model issue for input receiver
Hi Tom and Muranyi,
Do you mean there is no difference for input receiver when generating ibis model? No matter it has or not terminator resistor on chip, I always can use the same model type like input?
Thanks for your guidance!
Best Regards,
Eric Hsu
Interface Technologies
NetLogic Microsystems, Inc.
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Mountain View, CA 94043
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Dagostino [mailto:tom@teraspeed.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 3:54 PM
> To: Eric Hsu
> Subject: RE: model issue for input receiver
>
> If you use terminator you do not have an input model but a model of a resistor. An input model is what you want with the characteristic of the on die resistor embedded in one of the clamp curves.
>
> Tom Dagostino
>
> Teraspeed Consulting Group LLC Teraspeed Consulting Group LLC
>
> 2926 SE Yamhill St. Device Modeling Division
>
> Portland, OR 97214 13610 SW Harness Lane
>
> Beaverton, OR 97008
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> http://www.teraspeed.com 503-430-1065
>
> tom@teraspeed.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Hsu [mailto:owner-ibis-users@server.eda.org] On Behalf Of Eric Hsu
> Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 3:33 PM
> To: Ibis-Users (E-mail)
> Cc: Frank Dunlap
> Subject: model issue for input receiver
>
> Hi
>
> Can I choose "terminator" as my [model type] if I have an input receiver with on die terminator? If true, can I also use subparameters [Vinh] and [Vinl] to define input threshold voltage? If true, then what is the meaning of "...but has no digital logic thresholds..." for terminator model in IBIS spec. 3.2 version, page20?
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Eric Hsu
> Interface Technologies
> NetLogic Microsystems, Inc.
> 450 National Ave.
> Mountain View, CA 94043
> 650-961-6676 x198
>
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