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IBIS-users,

Is it possible, using IBIS, to model devices that use bi-polar power supplies?
For example data-transmission devices, like RS-232, that use a +15 V and -15 V
supply? 

If so, how is the pull-down modeled? Is the Pull-down VI table -Vcc referenced
instead of ground referenced?

Thanks.
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Stephen M. Nolan
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I think the basic requirement is that the output has 2 voltage or current levels.
So if the encoding is NRZ-L or Manchester, then an IBIS model should work. But if
something like Bipolar AMI (3 voltage levels) is used, then IBIS falls apart because
IBIS is currently predicated on binary signaling.

We call them power and ground for familiarity, but they can be thought of as high
and low supply voltages with a current loop path. If the output doesn't go rail to
rail, some DC offset can be built into the VI curves. So a +15/-15 power supply might
result in output signals that swing between 0 and +12V, for example.

Mike

Stephen Nolan wrote:
> 
> IBIS-users,
> 
> Is it possible, using IBIS, to model devices that use bi-polar power supplies?
> For example data-transmission devices, like RS-232, that use a +15 V and -15 V
> supply?
> 
> If so, how is the pull-down modeled? Is the Pull-down VI table -Vcc referenced
> instead of ground referenced?
> 
> Thanks.
> --
> Regards,
> Stephen M. Nolan
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Hi all,

I'm trying to model some level shifting buffers using s2ibis2(v1.1) from NCSU.
Does anyone know how to instantiate multiple power supplies at different levels?


ken Spicer
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Ken,

under /examples/ex4 dir of your s2ibis2 installation, there is an example of
multiple power supply modeling.

Regards,
Syed
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Hi,
I have a question regarding IBIS models.  When I try
to use IBIS checker to verify the models IBIS models
(Hyperlynx simulator) I get warning messages regading
to 'non-monotonic' nature of some signals.  Some of
the warning are as following such:

Pulldown Maximum data is non-monotonic
Pulldown typical data is non-monotonic
Power clamp Minimum data is non-monotonic
 and so on.

I want to know what is the reason for
this'non-monotonic' warning?  Do we need to be worry
about it?   Would it effect simulation ? How we can
expalin this warning?

Best regards,
Sherri
sazgomi@yahoo.com

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Sherri,

The reason for the warning is that the current in the reported column (typ,
min, or max) of the reported table ([Pullup], [Pulldown], etc.) changes
"direction". For example, say it is increasing in +ve value generally in the
table when, suddenly, the next line shows a lower value of current. The next
line after that may continue this change in direction or it may go back to
the +ve trend it had before. Either way, the data is non-monotonic - and
that CAN BE bad (see below). It should not TYPICALLY occur in any model and,
if it does, the model manufacturer should warn you about it in the file
header (just to be nice, you know). Thankfully, it most often occurs at the
extremes of the tables, away from the typical operating region where the
simulator should not need to wander. If it is in these regions, you can, as
a temporary workaround, remove that data (despicable behavior, I hear the
purists say - and I agree, but read on). You will often find that one column
of a model will go bad first, then the other columns go bad within a few
lines of the first one. Be careful, however, to not chop out too much so
that you encroach to close to the typical operating range. Either simply
truncate the table at the last good line or cut out the bad and put a new
last line in with a current equal to that in the last good line - simple
truncation should be fine. The temporary workaround should only be used for
as long as it takes to shame your IBIS model manufacturer to either repair
the model or explain the validity of the non-montonic data.

Generally speaking, testing the monotonicity of a table on its own is not
representative of how the data is used by an IBIS simulator, so it may not
be reporting a true non-monotonicity. I think you'll find, however, in most
cases it is. A simulator will actually use a summation of ALL of the
currents from  the typ, min or max column from all of the tables - pullup,
pulldown and the clamp tables - at any one point in time. So, simple linear
interpolation on just one table may not suffice. Most reported cases will be
real since the sudden change in the "bad" table is usually big enough to
outweigh the contribution from the other tables.

The data can be bad for the simulator because, in the minor case, it could
pass through almost or totally unnoticed by you, causing no hiccup to the
simulator function. The simulator results may then be inaccurate and this is
worse for you than it is for the simulator. In a more extreme case, it could
cause the simulator to fail to converge as the nodal currents suddenly don't
"add up" - well, they will but nowhere near where the simulator expects
them. From the user perspective, though infuriating, this could be the
better case - I would sooner have a simulator error than be fooled by wrong
simulator results.

Ignoring non-monotonic data can be risky - the parser is putting you in
control of how risky you want to be. Either way, don't overlook bringing
this to the attention of the model manufacturer to either explain it or fix
it.

Regards,
Tony

-----Original Message-----
From: Shaghayegh Azgomi [mailto:sazgomi@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 7:17 PM
To: ibis-users@eda.org
Subject: "non-monotonic" warning in IBIS checker


Hi,
I have a question regarding IBIS models.  When I try
to use IBIS checker to verify the models IBIS models
(Hyperlynx simulator) I get warning messages regading
to 'non-monotonic' nature of some signals.  Some of
the warning are as following such:

Pulldown Maximum data is non-monotonic
Pulldown typical data is non-monotonic
Power clamp Minimum data is non-monotonic
 and so on.

I want to know what is the reason for
this'non-monotonic' warning?  Do we need to be worry
about it?   Would it effect simulation ? How we can
expalin this warning?

Best regards,
Sherri
sazgomi@yahoo.com

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<P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Sherri,</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2>The reason for the warning is that the current in the =
reported column (typ, min, or max) of the reported table ([Pullup], =
[Pulldown], etc.) changes &quot;direction&quot;. For example, say it is =
increasing in +ve value generally in the table when, suddenly, the next =
line shows a lower value of current. The next line after that may =
continue this change in direction or it may go back to the +ve trend it =
had before. Either way, the data is non-monotonic - and that CAN BE bad =
(see below). It should not TYPICALLY occur in any model and, if it =
does, the model manufacturer should warn you about it in the file =
header (just to be nice, you know). Thankfully, it most often occurs at =
the extremes of the tables, away from the typical operating region =
where the simulator should not need to wander. If it is in these =
regions, you can, as a temporary workaround, remove that data =
(despicable behavior, I hear the purists say - and I agree, but read =
on). You will often find that one column of a model will go bad first, =
then the other columns go bad within a few lines of the first one. Be =
careful, however, to not chop out too much so that you encroach to =
close to the typical operating range. Either simply truncate the table =
at the last good line or cut out the bad and put a new last line in =
with a current equal to that in the last good line - simple truncation =
should be fine. The temporary workaround should only be used for as =
long as it takes to shame your IBIS model manufacturer to either repair =
the model or explain the validity of the non-montonic data.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Generally speaking, testing the monotonicity of a =
table on its own is not representative of how the data is used by an =
IBIS simulator, so it may not be reporting a true non-monotonicity. I =
think you'll find, however, in most cases it is. A simulator will =
actually use a summation of ALL of the currents from&nbsp; the typ, min =
or max column from all of the tables - pullup, pulldown and the clamp =
tables - at any one point in time. So, simple linear interpolation on =
just one table may not suffice. Most reported cases will be real since =
the sudden change in the &quot;bad&quot; table is usually big enough to =
outweigh the contribution from the other tables.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2>The data can be bad for the simulator because, in the =
minor case, it could pass through almost or totally unnoticed by you, =
causing no hiccup to the simulator function. The simulator results may =
then be inaccurate and this is worse for you than it is for the =
simulator. In a more extreme case, it could cause the simulator to fail =
to converge as the nodal currents suddenly don't &quot;add up&quot; - =
well, they will but nowhere near where the simulator expects them. From =
the user perspective, though infuriating, this could be the better case =
- I would sooner have a simulator error than be fooled by wrong =
simulator results.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Ignoring non-monotonic data can be risky - the parser =
is putting you in control of how risky you want to be. Either way, =
don't overlook bringing this to the attention of the model manufacturer =
to either explain it or fix it.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Regards,</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Tony</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2>-----Original Message-----</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>From: Shaghayegh Azgomi [<A =
HREF=3D"mailto:sazgomi@yahoo.com">mailto:sazgomi@yahoo.com</A>]</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 7:17 PM</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>To: ibis-users@eda.org</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Subject: &quot;non-monotonic&quot; warning in IBIS =
checker</FONT>
</P>
<BR>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Hi,</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>I have a question regarding IBIS models.&nbsp; When =
I try</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>to use IBIS checker to verify the models IBIS =
models</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>(Hyperlynx simulator) I get warning messages =
regading</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>to 'non-monotonic' nature of some signals.&nbsp; =
Some of</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>the warning are as following such:</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Pulldown Maximum data is non-monotonic</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Pulldown typical data is non-monotonic</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Power clamp Minimum data is non-monotonic</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>&nbsp;and so on.</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2>I want to know what is the reason for</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>this'non-monotonic' warning?&nbsp; Do we need to be =
worry</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>about it?&nbsp;&nbsp; Would it effect simulation ? =
How we can</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>expalin this warning?</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Best regards,</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Sherri</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>sazgomi@yahoo.com</FONT>
</P>

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On Mon, 10 Apr 2000, Shaghayegh Azgomi wrote:
> I have a question regarding IBIS models.  When I try
> to use IBIS checker to verify the models IBIS models
> (Hyperlynx simulator) I get warning messages regading
> to 'non-monotonic' nature of some signals.  

If you think of the pullups, pulldowns, and clamps as being
like nonlinear resistors, a lot clears up.  "Non-monotonic"
means there is a negative resistance region.  In a real
circuit, negative resistance regions usually mean the
circuit has stability problems.  It will oscillate with
some loads.

In a sumulation, it means the same, but most simulators
don't handle this oscillation nicely.  Whether you actually
have a problem depends on how it is used in the circuit. 
If the device is loaded heavy enough, the negative
resistance in one device can be swamped out by another,
leaving a net positive resistance or "passive" circuit, in
which case you would not have a problem.

In Ibis models, this often comes up in the clamp region,
where the pullup current is swamped by the power clamp
current.  (and likewise for pulldown and ground clamp) 
Since both are essentially in parallel, it is impossible to
measure them separately, so the modelers often do an
arbitrary separation.  The result is that one has a
negative resistance region that is swamped by the other,
leaving a net positive resistance.  In this case, it is
usually not a problem, although it is still bad practice. 
It can be a problem with waveform generation, and some
loads.

One point on the v/i tables that is often forgotten .... 
The slope of a v/i characteristic is incremental
resistance.  If the device is a receiver, this is the load
that the driver and its wire sees.  If it is a driver, it
is the driving impedance of the line, and it serves to damp
reflections.  This resistance (derivative of the table) is
actually more important than the values directly stated by
the table.  
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From: "Montoya, Silvia" <Silvia.Montoya@actel.com>
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Hi fellow model makers,
	I have been using "s2ibis2" to create several models without
problems , but this latest model has got me stumped.  The IBIS model file
created contains I-V tables , but gives me crazy values for Ramp (dV/dt) and
"NA" for the Rising and Falling waveform data tables.  The simulation .out
files for Ramp and Rise /Fall waveform do contain reasonable data, but it
appears that the "s2ibis2" utility does not successfully extract the data to
insert into the IBIS models file.  Has anyone had this problem ?
Any ideas for a solution ?

Many Thanks !
Silvia Montoya
silvia.montoya@actel.com
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From: Syed Huq <shuq@cisco.com>
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Subject: Re: s2ibis2
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Silvia,

One explanation could be that the Transient Analysis was not correctly done
by your SPICE. You may need to dig deeper in the .out files for any *error*
or **warning** or other issues..

Try running a SPICE transient analysis standalone(no s2ibis2) and see if there
is any issues.

Try changing the [Sim time] parameters and re-run s2ibis2..

Also look at the .spi(Input file generated be s2ibis2)file for Ramp and 
Waveform tables to make sure the stimulas was correct.

Regards,
Syed
Cisco Systems, Inc

> 
> Hi fellow model makers,
> 	I have been using "s2ibis2" to create several models without
> problems , but this latest model has got me stumped.  The IBIS model file
> created contains I-V tables , but gives me crazy values for Ramp (dV/dt) and
> "NA" for the Rising and Falling waveform data tables.  The simulation .out
> files for Ramp and Rise /Fall waveform do contain reasonable data, but it
> appears that the "s2ibis2" utility does not successfully extract the data to
> insert into the IBIS models file.  Has anyone had this problem ?
> Any ideas for a solution ?
> 
> Many Thanks !
> Silvia Montoya
> silvia.montoya@actel.com
> 

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From: Leesa Noujeim <Leesa.Noujeim@Eng.Sun.COM>
Reply-To: Leesa Noujeim <Leesa.Noujeim@Eng.Sun.COM>
Subject: IBIS model using dynamic clamp
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Dear IBIS gurus,

Can someone point me to an IBIS model that uses
a dynamic clamp submodel?  Many thanks...

Regards,
Leesa Noujeim
Sun Microsystems

