{"title":"An integrated environment for the simulation of electrical, thermal and electromagnetic interactions in high-performance integrated circuits","authors":"H. Gutierrez, C. Christoffersen, M. Steer","doi":"10.1109/EPEP.1999.819229","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEP.1999.819229","url":null,"abstract":"Joint computer simulation of circuit, thermal and electromagnetic interactions in high performance integrated circuits and systems is of particular importance for the modeling of electronic packaging, since packages are complex coupled systems where all of these aspects interact in a dynamic sense. This paper describes a computer environment that supports the simultaneous simulation of thermal, electromagnetic and circuit interactions in complex microwave circuits. Locally referenced modules have been used to enable disparate modeling tools to interact, and suggest possible paths to include mechanical interactions in the future. Two methods are presented for the simulation of electro-thermal interaction. The first is based on coupling of electrical and thermal environments using a lumped-parameter model of the heat dissipation dynamics. The second technique, consisting of the run-time coupling of a circuit simulator and a finite-element thermal solver, is based on an application program interface (API) that synchronizes the transfer of information between the two. Through this technique, simultaneous simulation of electrical, thermal and electromagnetic interactions has been achieved.","PeriodicalId":299335,"journal":{"name":"IEEE 8th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging (Cat. No.99TH8412)","volume":"48 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120939680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Limitations due to systematic phase errors on the extraction of loss tangent from micron-sized transmission line test structures","authors":"R. Friar, D. Neikirk","doi":"10.1109/EPEP.1999.819195","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEP.1999.819195","url":null,"abstract":"When two-port S-parameters are used to characterize microstrip test structures, finite phase measurement precision and small reference plane offsets can significantly limit the ability to extract the loss tangent from transmission lines with finite series resistance.","PeriodicalId":299335,"journal":{"name":"IEEE 8th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging (Cat. No.99TH8412)","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125116511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Domain decomposition approach for capacitance computation of non-orthogonal interconnect structures","authors":"V. Veremey, R. Mittra","doi":"10.1109/EPEP.1999.819198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEP.1999.819198","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we apply the domain decomposition approach in conjunction with the finite difference (FD) method to compute, efficiently, the capacitance matrices of crossovers and via type interconnect structures formed by traces that are nonorthogonal in general. In the past, we have applied the FD method in conjunction with the perfectly matched layer (PML) and the impedance boundary condition for FD mesh truncation, to compute the capacitances of orthogonal interconnect configurations. In this work, we extend the above approach to apply to more general geometries, e.g. vias and crossovers with arbitrary angles. The paper presents some representative numerical results and examines the convergence and efficiency issues of the proposed algorithm.","PeriodicalId":299335,"journal":{"name":"IEEE 8th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging (Cat. No.99TH8412)","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132595795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Methods to reduce radiation from split ground plane structures [packaging]","authors":"T. E. Moran, K.L. Virga, G. Aguirre, J. Prince","doi":"10.1109/EPEP.1999.819226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEP.1999.819226","url":null,"abstract":"Methods to reduce radiation from split-ground planes are examined using FDTD analysis. While differential lines and RF chokes to prove to be reasonable solutions, using a corrugated slot is shown to be the simplest and most effective measure.","PeriodicalId":299335,"journal":{"name":"IEEE 8th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging (Cat. No.99TH8412)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124436640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modeling and transient simulation of planes in electronic packages for GHz systems","authors":"N. Na, M. Swaminathan","doi":"10.1109/EPEP.1999.819214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEP.1999.819214","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a modeling and simulation approach for ground/power planes in high speed packages. The electrical characteristics of a plane structure are derived in terms of an impedance (Z) or scattering (S) matrix at port locations in the frequency domain by solving Maxwell's equations. Since the solution is a closed form equation, the frequency and transient response can be computed efficiently, requiring small computing time. The response of the plane structure has been captured using rational functions. These functions, which are SPICE-compatible, enable the connection of plane models to the rest of the package for simulation. The frequency and transient response computed using the analytical expression and rational functions have been compared against measurements. The simulation results show good correlation with measured data.","PeriodicalId":299335,"journal":{"name":"IEEE 8th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging (Cat. No.99TH8412)","volume":"65 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131649857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Distributed effects of a gap in power/ground planes","authors":"D. Duan, B. Rubin, J. Magerlein","doi":"10.1109/EPEP.1999.819227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEP.1999.819227","url":null,"abstract":"A signal line running between two PCB power/ground planes, with one of the planes having a gap (split), was analyzed using full-wave electromagnetic tools. The gap inductance and the mutual coupling caused by the gap were examined, and distributed effects were observed. As a conclusion, a gap should always be AC-shorted, preferably in the immediate vicinity of critical signal lines.","PeriodicalId":299335,"journal":{"name":"IEEE 8th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging (Cat. No.99TH8412)","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132911257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Asymptotically zero power dissipation gigahertz clock distribution networks","authors":"P. Zarkesh-Ha, J. Meindl","doi":"10.1109/EPEP.1999.819193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEP.1999.819193","url":null,"abstract":"A novel global clock distribution network design with zero asymptotic power dissipation for the GHz frequency range is proposed. Power dissipation and clock skew of the new global clock distribution network are analyzed. A simple experiment on a transmission line, as a scaled model of a clock distribution network, demonstrates a 97% reduction in power dissipation.","PeriodicalId":299335,"journal":{"name":"IEEE 8th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging (Cat. No.99TH8412)","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121717512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Lutz, A. Weisshaar, V. Tripathi, T. Arabi, A. Lee
{"title":"Modeling of simultaneous switching output by equivalent source impedance","authors":"R. Lutz, A. Weisshaar, V. Tripathi, T. Arabi, A. Lee","doi":"10.1109/EPEP.1999.819218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEP.1999.819218","url":null,"abstract":"A new technique for extracting an equivalent source impedance of simultaneous switching outputs (SSOs) from time domain data is presented. Simulation results for two test structures show good agreement between the waveforms at the receiver for the SSO outputs and the corresponding SSO equivalent source model.","PeriodicalId":299335,"journal":{"name":"IEEE 8th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging (Cat. No.99TH8412)","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123664083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Cottet, M. Scheffler, J. Grzyb, B. Oswald, G. Troster
{"title":"RF characterization of low cost MCM-D substrates, manufactured on large area panels","authors":"D. Cottet, M. Scheffler, J. Grzyb, B. Oswald, G. Troster","doi":"10.1109/EPEP.1999.819206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEP.1999.819206","url":null,"abstract":"This article presents the RF characterization results of a large-area MCM-D technology developed within the EU LAP project. Microstrip lines were simulated, designed, and manufactured in several material combinations. Measurements up to 120 GHz showed good coincidence between simulation and reality. Future work is dedicated to filters and antennas in the 77 GHz range.","PeriodicalId":299335,"journal":{"name":"IEEE 8th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging (Cat. No.99TH8412)","volume":"111 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124706101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Electrical performance of buried capacitors in multi-layered PCBs","authors":"A. Madou, L. Martens","doi":"10.1109/EPEP.1999.819204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEP.1999.819204","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the design of prototype buried capacitors and presents some measurement and modeling results performed on these test structures. This work is being carried out under a European Brite-EuRAM funded project, COMPRISE. The objective of this project is to develop new materials and manufacturing processes to embed passive components (R, L, and C) within printed wiring structures fabricated from laminate materials.","PeriodicalId":299335,"journal":{"name":"IEEE 8th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging (Cat. No.99TH8412)","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129819010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}