If I understand you definition of 2.5 D software, that is, a 2D analysis of a cross-section of PCB which then is extended in the length demension assuming consistent transverse fields, then just about all of the modern (and even more ancient) solvers and simulators use this approach. Off the top of my head: (no order, some tool names some company names) XTK, Hyperlynx, Ansoft, Spectrequest, Quantic, XSPICE (where X = H,Q,P,N,<NULL>, and doubtess other letters). Then if you want some of the later generation tools that are claiming 3D, look at sigrity. My apologies for the many exclusions. Take a look at the IBIS web page for more ideas. regards, jon -----Original Message----- From: si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of haowang@xxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 3:23 PM To: si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [SI-LIST] 2.5 D numerical softwares All, Which 2.5 D numerical softwares are available in the market besides = Agilent Momentum and Ansoft Designer? I am trying to use it to analyze = FBGA packages and printed circuit board structures. Thank you Hao Wang Micron Technology Inc. =20 -----Original Message----- From: Panch Chandrasekaran [mailto:panch_si@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 4:12 PM To: arpad.muranyi@xxxxxxxxx; si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [SI-LIST] Re: Behavioral modeling Arpad, Thanks for your reply. There is a general feeling that IBIS is not very = accurate for multi-gigabit/s data streams and it is a pain to = incorporate features like pre-emphasis etc. Any thoughts on this.=20 =20 Panch "Muranyi, Arpad" <arpad.muranyi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Have you checked into IBIS modeling? http://www.eigroup.org/ibis/ibis.htm Arpad =3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D= 3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D =3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D=3D3D -----Original Message----- From: Panch Chandrasekaran [mailto:panch_si@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 11:22 AM To: si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: panch_si@xxxxxxxxx Subject: [SI-LIST] Behavioral modeling All, What is a good way to do behavioral modeling? Running SPICE for high =3D speed simulations ( 3 - 4 Gbps) can be very time consuming especially = =3D with backplane,via, connector models etc. I have heard that VHDL AMS and = =3D Cadence's DML are options that can used with their tools. Is there a =3D simpler way to do it with reasonable accuracy? Stuff that can be imported into SPICE tools and that will save on =3D simulation times. =3D20 Thanks for your thoughts. =3D20 Panch Chandrasekaran --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! 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