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Systems and methods for modeling asymmetric vias

US9715570B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2015
Grant dateJul 25, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2115/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for analyzing a via. A physical representation of a via intersecting with an upper layer and a lower layer is received, the physical representation comprising: (i) a pair of pad dimensions comprising an upper pad dimension a1 and a lower pad dimension a2, and/or (ii) a pair of anti-pad dimensions comprising an upper anti-pad dimension b1 and a lower anti-pad dimension b2, where at least one of first and second conditions: (A) the first condition being a1 is different than a2, and (B) the second condition being b1 is different than b2, is true. A determination is made as to which, if any, of the conditions are true. At least one model parameter is selected based on the determination. An admittance parameter corresponding to a section of the via located between the upper and lower layers is computed using the selected model parameter.

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