Novel Framework for Modelling High Speed Interface Using Python for Architecture Evaluation

Abstract

This paper presents a framework for modelling Serdes system, SymbaPy, based on Python scripting language along with efficient numerical computation libraries. This paper discusses the building blocks of Serdes to create a framework in Python for system models. The paper also discusses the features of Python language which makes it an adequate tool for modelling the Serdes. We also demonstrate application of this framework by creating a model for MIPI DPHY and CPHY which generates the eye-diagrams at different points in the communication chain.