[ibis-macro] Re: Analog BIRD comparison
- From: Feras Al-Hawari <feras@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Arpad_Muranyi@xxxxxxxxxx" <Arpad_Muranyi@xxxxxxxxxx>, IBIS-ATM <ibis-macro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:08:05 -0800
Hello Arpad,
In our proposal we are referencing an S-parameter (that represents an active
linear device) from an External Model section. An External Model block was
introduced in IBIS to model analog I/O buffers. Hence based on our proposal we
are adding new constructs in the appropriate container and we are not
intermixing different blocks together. AMI should remain simple and should only
contain algorithmic models (dlls). While any advanced constructs that intend to
model analog I/O buffers should be done under the External Model section in an
simple and generic way. Touchstone is very widespread and it can be wrapped in
a SPICE-like subckt and then used in an External Model. Or as we are proposing
it can be called directly from an External Model without wrapping to make
things easier to the user.
Best regards,
Feras Al-Hawari
Cadence Design Systems
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On Behalf Of Muranyi, Arpad
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 8:06 PM
To: IBIS-ATM
Subject: [ibis-macro] Re: Analog BIRD comparison
Ambrish,
Thanks for your comments. I think this might be
somewhat of a terminology issue. I made that
comment based on the view that an S-parameter
block, if considered a circuit element, is connected
in a predetermined way, as described in BIRD 144, or
in Walter's proposal. To me both of these are
predefined circuit topologies.
One might argue that the content of an S-parameter
can represent practically any circuit topology,
therefore BIRD 144 odes not describe a predefined
circuit topology, but that argument would also apply
to the S-parameter portion of Walter's proposal.
I am just trying to say that we should try to be
consistent.
We discussed two forms of Walter's "hard coded" circuits
in today's ATM meeting. One that contains a predefined
RC circuit topology, and another that is replacing that
with an S-parameter block. Are you saying that the latter
is not predefined then, and consequently are you OK with
Walter's proposal as long as it makes use of S-parameters
only?
To me it seems that whether it is Walter's proposal or
BIRD 144, the direct connection of the S-parameter block
is pretty much the same in both proposals. If we oppose
one, then we should also oppose the other.
Thanks,
Arpad
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-----Original Message-----
From: ibis-macro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ibis-macro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Ambrish Varma
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 6:21 PM
To: IBIS-ATM
Subject: [ibis-macro] Analog BIRD comparison
Hi Arpad,
Thanks for putting these slides together. I would like to clarify something
that you mentioned during the ATM call and also point out on slide 3 of the
Analog BIRD comparison pdf. BIRD 144.1 does not describe a 'predefined circuit
topology (that) eliminates the need for an IBIS-ISS subcircuit'. Only the
latter part of the statement is accurate - it eliminates the need for an
IBIS-ISS subcircuit when an external tstone file is being pointed to. It simply
allows the model maker to directly refer the tstone file from the external
model keyword. There is no attempt to pre-define a circuit or present a canned
solution for any analog circuit.
Another aspect of BIRD 144 is to allow user defined corners for analog models
(described with a tstone file) for more than the allowed 3 corners *without*
the need of an AMI parameter file. This functionality would keep the analog
model entirely within the IBIS file and away from the AMI part of the
specification.
Thanks and Regards,
Ambrish.
Ps: I changed the subject line to better reflect the topic of discussion.
Ambrish Varma | Member of Consulting Staff
P: 978.262.6431 www.cadence.com
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Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 2:23 PM
To: IBIS-ATM
Subject: [ibis-macro] Re: IBIS-ATM teleconference - Agenda for 1/17/2011
I prepared a couple of slides to aid our
discussion today.
These slides are an attempt to summarize the
various arguments (pro/con) with the goal of
helping our decision process at the end. I
intend to keep adding more to these slides as
we go with our discussions.
Thanks,
Arpad
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Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:58 AM
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Subject: [ibis-macro] IBIS-ATM teleconference - Agenda for 1/17/2011
Time: January 17, 2012 Noon US Pacific Time
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1) Opens
2) Call for any related patent disclosures
3) Review of ARs:
Walter: Submit updated BIRD 123 to Open Forum
- done (This is 123.2)
Arpad: Submit Usage Out correction BIRD draft to Open Forum
- done
Any other AR-s?
Old ARs:
Arpad: Review the documentation (annotation) in the macro libraries.
- deferred until a demand arises or we have nothing else to do
4) Analog BIRDs discussion
BIRD 122 (Walter)
- working documents: ISS_Buffer_BIRD.doc (May 17, 2011)
ISS_Package_BIRD_RevA.doc (May 27, 2011)
BIRD 116, 117, 118, 129 for buffer modeling (Arpad)
BIRD 125 for package modeling (Arpad)
BIRD 144, 145 (Cadence)
5) BIRD 121.1, data management parameters (file support) (Walter)
- discussion, questions, comments?
6) BIRD 124.1, dependency table (Walter)
- questions, comments?
7) Info, Out, InOut BIRD (Arpad)
- latest wording includes "in order to be compliant with this
specification, Model_Specific parameters ... must not ...",
and omits the word "simulation" so it's meaning doesn't have
to be defined
- any comments, questions on this draft?
8) "Resolution" (Walter)
- do not include 5.0 rule descriptions in the 5.1 specification
Thanks,
Arpad
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