Featured Projects
View some of our recent client projects and case studies
DDR3 Design and Analysis
Simulation and validation of DDR3 memory controller in server system
- Full Chip Power Integrity
Full chip Power Integrity analysis of SerDes interface
- IBIS Model Quality Paper
Research and industry survey of IBIS simulation model quality
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Case Study: PI Analysis
Overview of Power Integrity analysis for correct chip and package design for PCB layout
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Video: Signal Integrity
Watch an interview with President Tim Coyle on future trends in Signal and Power Integrity
Video: Signal Integrity Trends
Watch the video interview with President Tim Coyle on future trends of Signal and Power Integrity for PCB design. Tim discusses the role of Signal Integrity in a product life cycle and why Power Integrity is becoming a hot button issue.
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DDR3 Simulation and Validation
Client: Semiconductor Company
We helped our client validate their DDR3 memory controller across a wide matrix of memory modules in a server configuration. Full system simulations for timing and noise margin were performed and optimizations through Monte Carlo analysis and psuedo Design of Experiment provided design guidelines to meet the target specifications.
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Full Chip Power Integrity Analysis
Client: Semiconductor Company
Our client needed to understand the impact the power delivery network of their chip in a full system would have on the high-speed SerDes interface jitter specification. Using advanced 3D field solver tools the complete system impedance was analyzed and the analysis results allowed upfront design decisions on selecting the proper amount of on-die capacitance versus the inductance of the package and PCB.
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Research Paper on IBIS Simulation Model Quality
Client: Internal
As part of our continuing work in device modeling we undertook our own survey of the quality of IBIS models in the semiconductor industry. We reviewed and categorized a sample size of availble IBIS simulation models and also did an informal survey of IBIS model users to put together a complete picture of what's happening in the industry. Some of the results were surprising, others were disappointing, and overall a fascinating look at how device modeling for Signal Integrity is being handled today.