Hello all! Ansoft TPA 4.1 allows a LUMPED RLC solution in ACTIVE MODE (equivalent of Ansoft Q3D results). I have selected several of my planes as "power/ground" planes, and selected a "plane extent" for the section of the package I am interested in. There are N bond wires and M solder balls on the VDD plane. I have been told that in the LUMPED SPICE subcircuit, I should expect to see N+M-1 sources to the plane and 1 sink. Can anyone help me with the TOPOLOGY in which this is calculated? To state specifically, how do I connect this plane with N+M-1 sources and 1 sink in my circuit simulation? How do I interpret the R and L results in the matrix? If someone would be nice enough to draw a sketch for me, that would be great, I will provide my fax number. Thanks in advance! - Neeraj Pendse National Semiconductor Corporation http://www.national.com/, NYSE: NSM ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu