Sorry to everyone for arguing a little on what has
been stated so far. I tend to disagree with the
statement(s) that the analog corner modeling is
a well understood topic.
Just because it is common practice to use high/low
supply voltages with low/high temperatures, etc...
to achieve best/worst timings, it doesn't mean that
this practice actually gives the best/worst timings.
Having done large amounts of parameter sweeps while I
was working for my previous employer, I saw solution
space plots which had failing islands corresponding
to "in-between" parameter values, and not at the
extremes.
The answer then was that we do not know where the
system is failing unless we simulate all possible
combinations of parameter values. That's when the
frequency domain (resonance) analysis, sensitivity
analysis, design of experiments (DOE) and similar
techniques became popular. I tend to believe that
the application of statistical analysis techniques
is a natural continuation of this evolution, as
kind of an attempt to reduce the amount of time it
takes to go through all possible parameter combinations...
My $ 0.02 worth...
Arpad
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Subject: [ibis-macro] Re: IBIS-AMI
It's worth pointing out an IBIS-AMI model actually has two models -
- the analog model in the .ibs file, and
- the algorithmic model pointed to by the .ibs file
IBIS-AMI analysis separates analysis of a link into two stages - network
characterization and link
analysis. The analog model is used for the former, while the
algorithmic model is used for the
latter.
When we talk about modeling PVT variation, it's worth considering how
PVT affects each type of model
separately. Modeling the effects of PVT on a transmitter's output stage
or a receiver's input stage
is well understood (it's what IBIS has been doing for years), while
modeling the effects of PVT on
equalization behavior is [relatively] new ground. I agree this is
something we should consider
standardizing, and I also agree that we need more experience in this
area before it makes sense to
try & put such standards in place.
Todd.
Todd Westerhoff
VP, Software Products
SiSoft
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