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System and method for reducing calculation complexity of lossy, frequency-dependent transmission-line computation

US6342823B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 1998
Grant dateJan 29, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/367
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for reducing the computation complexity and improving accuracy of delay and crosstalk calculation in transmission-lines with frequency-dependent losses. An analysis tool based on restricted coupled-line topologies, simple two-dimensional to three-dimensional RLC matrix conversion, and use of prestored synthesized circuits that accurately capture frequency-dependent loss effects. The CAD tool can handle frequency-dependent resistive and inductive effects for coupled-interconnections on large microprocessor chips with >10K of critical nets. This is done in an interactive manner during the design cycle and allows first path fast product design.

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