Interconnect Modeling Software

TDA Systems, Inc.ect Software for TDR oscilloscopes and TDR-capable network analyzers is an integral measurement-based modeling solution for IC packages and PCB interconnects.

The software provides accurate interconnect models by linking real-time waveform acquisition from TDR instrumentation, model extraction based on the interconnect true impedance profile, and model verification using an integrated interface to a SPICE simulator.

The software allows rapid IC package and PCB prototype characterization, which results in higher performance IC package and PCB designs, concurrent system development and faster product time to market.

The interconnect modeling software is an interactive environment for interconnect prototype characterization, linking measurement, modeling, simulation and model verification into an integrated solution for modeling of interconnects. Users can traverse the logical path from Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) measurements to an accurate equivalent circuit model without ever leaving the framework of the software. The software may be used for measurement and modeling of an existing prototype prior to production, or as an environment for fine-tuning an analytical interconnect model for future prototype design and characterization.

With the use of the modeling solution, interconnect modeling tasks can be accomplished in minutes instead of days.

Features:

• Tektronix and Agilent Technologies TDR oscilloscope waveform acquisition interface
  
• Z-line algorithm removes multiple reflections, yields accurate impedance profile, improves TDR accuracy
  
• Direct readout of impedance, inductance and capacitance vs. time
  
• Models for distributed and lumped elements (Z and RLC), coupled and differential lines
  
• Automatic SPICE netlist generation with no editing required
  
• Integrated interface to SPICE for model simulation and verification
  
• SPICE subcircuit inclusion for verification of analytical and field solver models
  
• Direct comparison of simulated and measured waveforms for easy model verification
  
• Powerful waveform math and signal processing
  
• Intuitive and easy-to-use Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000 user interface
  
• Assistance with the definition of the interconnect probing solution

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