Title :
Analysis of differential vias in a multilayer parallel plate environment using a physics-based CAD model
Author :
Abhari, R. ; Eleftheriades, G.V. ; van Deventer-Perkins, E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Toronto Univ., Ont., Canada
Abstract :
A lumped-element physics-based equivalent circuit for differential vias in multilayer parallel plate environments is presented. The TEM parallel plate mode excited by differential vias is quantified by implementing the developed model in a commercial CAD tool. The corresponding CAD simulations are performed in a matter of a few seconds on an Ultra 5 SUN workstation and compare well with Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) measurements and Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) simulations.
Keywords :
MMIC; circuit CAD; equivalent circuits; integrated circuit design; integrated circuit interconnections; integrated circuit modelling; lumped parameter networks; MMIC interconnect; TEM mode; Ultra 5 SUN workstation; computer simulation; differential via; lumped element equivalent circuit; multilayer parallel plate environment; physics-based CAD model; Circuit simulation; Equivalent circuits; Finite difference methods; Nonhomogeneous media; Performance evaluation; Reflectometry; Sun; Time domain analysis; Time measurement; Workstations;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 2001 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6538-0
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2001.967310
