[SI-LIST] Re: IBIS Model Quality (or lack thereof)
- From: Adam.Tambone@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- To: twester@xxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 09:38:47 -0500
Todd,
Currently, all IBIS models generated here are done so with SPICE to IBI=
S
translation, and the resulting model is then simulated in HSPICE as a
B-Element, across frequency with the recommended datasheet load. These=
waveforms are correlated to the source HSPICE model of the device.
Since you and I are both members of the recently created IBIS Qualifica=
tion
Committee, we both share a desire to improve the quality of IBIS models=
being created, and to institute IBIS model qualification methods to ens=
ure
their accuracy. I for one advocate the qualification of s2i generated
models through SPICE simulation. We are eager to learn and institute w=
hat
qualification methods are needed.
We have a very large library of IBIS models created over a period of ma=
ny
years. I am not stating that among these thousands of models there doe=
s
not exist any errors, but any error discovered will be immediately
addressed and corrected, as some of the members of the SI list are awar=
e of
through experience. We are open minded and committed to improvement.
Regards,
Adam
"Todd Westerhoff" <twester@xxxxxxxxxxx>@freelists.org on 03/25/2002
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Oh no, here we go ...
For the record, we've had *VERY* good luck getting HSpice to correlate =
with
IBIS simulations - the problem is, we've had to create most of the IBIS=
models ourselves ir order to get things to match.
Please, let's save the "ultimate HSpice accuracy" arguments for another=
thread (preferably one that gets redirected to /dev/null). I'm well aw=
are
of IBIS' limitations, and we've done lots of real-world comparisons for=
our
current applications. IBIS will work just fine if we have decent model=
s
...
AND, I'll be able to do all the post-route analysis I want.
The question remains, folks ... what semiconductor vendors are willing =
to
"step up the plate" and tell us how they test their IBIS models to ensu=
re
correlation to a known source (measurement or HSpice)?
Inquiring minds want to know!
Todd ;-)
Todd Westerhoff
Signal Integrity Engineer
Hammerhead Networks
5 Federal Street - Billerica, MA - 01821
email:twester@xxxxxxxxxxx - ph: 978-671-5084
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I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change"
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-----Original Message-----
From: si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Chris Cheng
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 5:18 PM
To: si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [SI-LIST] Re: IBIS Model Quality (or lack thereof)
Why use IBIS at all ?
If you are convinced that IBIS is not good enough (which I am), don't
simulate and just follow whatever the vendors design rules say. After =3D=
all,
if you deviate from the rules based on your incorrect IBIS models, do =3D=
you
think the vendor will really take responsibility if it doesn't work ? =3D=
If you
follow the design rules, what value does the simulation add to you =3D
design ?
If you are serious enough to simulate, you must be working on something=
=3D
that
is unique about your own system that needs to be custom optimized =3D
beyond
what the component guideline can tell you. Get the SPICE model and do a=
=3D
good
job of modeling your own system. If a small little start up like mine =3D=
can
get SPICE model from vendors, anyone can. Its just a matter of a few =3D=
NDA and
extra effort.
-----Original Message-----
From: Todd Westerhoff [mailto:twester@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 12:59 PM
To: si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [SI-LIST] IBIS Model Quality (or lack thereof)
Hi all,
We have been doing a lot of comparisons between IBIS and HSpice models
lately, with a lot of less-than-satisfactory results.
I have an open question for the semiconductor suppliers among us:
What testing is performed after an IBIS model is created, to ensure =3D=
that the
completed model behaves as expected? I'm interested in responses from
vendors that actually SIMULATE the IBIS model before distributing it =3D=
for
customer use. It looks to me as though many of the models I've =3D
received
were never used in a simulation before being released ... and, as a
potential customer, I find that quite disheartening.
So the question is - what processes are being used to test IBIS models =
=3D
and
ensure they function properly before their release to customers?
As always, replies both on and off the list are greatly appreciated.
Todd.
Todd Westerhoff
Signal Integrity Engineer
Hammerhead Networks
5 Federal Street - Billerica, MA - 01821
email:twester@xxxxxxxxxxx - ph: 978-671-5084
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