Validation of Quasi-Analytical and Statistical Simulation Techniques for Multi-Gigabit Interconnect Channels

Because today's high-speed, high-density backplane and I/O interconnects are pushing speeds well beyond 10 Gbps, accurate simulation of such systems requires the inclusion of long bit patterns, jitter, equalization, and crosstalk. To include these criteria and increase simulation speed, digital designers are migrating from traditional SPICE and convolution simulations to faster quasi-analytical or statistical simulations when possible.
This paper will examine correlation between public-domain tools, EDA vendor tools, and test data using various highspeed interconnects as case studies. The paper will summarize how well simulation tools optimize equalization and predict system performance to low probability levels.
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