The nicely-done paper states that serpentines may do more harm than good, but offers no alternative (that I noticed). Do you advocate a single big length compensating loop at one end of a pair, as you sometimes see in layouts? -----Original Message----- From: si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert Haller Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12:20 PM To: shlepnev@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; pcbtime@xxxxxxxx; si-list Subject: [SI-LIST] Re: delay tuning method of differential pair Yuriy, Nice paper. I have never liked serpentine, and prefer to correct skew at ends, with appropriate corroborating 3D simulations. The challenge I see is simulating thousands of links (in a timely manner) and getting all of them right. Regards Bob Haller Architect Extreme Networks -----Original Message----- From: si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Yuriy Shlepnev Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 1:04 PM To: pcbtime@xxxxxxxx; 'si-list' Subject: [SI-LIST] Re: delay tuning method of differential pair When estimating different skew compensation structures, in addition to comparison of SDD11 and SDD21, you have to compare the mode transformation parameters SDC11, SDC22 (near-end mode transformation) and SDC12, SDC21 (far-end mode transformation). In general, skew compensation for coupled differential pairs must be formulated not in terms of the length matching, but rather as minimization of the differential reflection and near and far end mode transformation parameters. See example at this presentation www.simberian.com/AppNotes/Shlepnev_DesignInsights_FRSI_Oct3_2013.pdf (starting from slide 29). As you can see, addition of serpentines for some structures may not improve the "skew" and make things worse. Do comprehensive analysis with the tools that capture the relevant effects. Best regards, Yuriy Yuriy Shlepnev, Ph.D. President, Simberian Inc. 3030 S Torrey Pines Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89146, USA Office +1-702-876-2882; Fax +1-702-482-7903 Cell +1-206-409-2368; Virtual +1-408-627-7706 Skype: shlepnev www.simberian.com Simbeor - Accurate, Fast, Easy and Affordable Electromagnetic Signal Integrity Software 2010 and 2011 DesignVision Award Winner -----Original Message----- From: si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of pcbtime Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 2:33 AM To: si-list Subject: [SI-LIST] delay tuning method of differential pair Hi Expert I was confuse about the delay tuning method. We have two choice: Single loop or small serpentines Single loop can match the length quickly then small serpentines. That's mean: Single loop has big different when tuning but short time. small serpentines has small different when tuning but takes long time. We try to simulation the result is below 12.5GHZ. We can't find any different in SDD21 and SDD11 That's mean Single loop and small serpentines is almost same when signal is below 8GBps Why most the design guide force to use small serpentines And I am so sorry for send two mail with unreadable code Best Regards pcbtime----------------------------------------------------------------- - 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 forum is accessible at: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 forum is accessible at: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 forum is accessible at: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 forum is accessible at: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu