HYPERLYNXA PWB DESIGN TOOL

Sandy Mazzola BAE Systems Inc

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The HyperLynx suite of tools can be used in virtually any design flow to help eliminate signal integrity, crosstalk, and EMC problems early, allowing you to "get it right the first time." These simulation tools come ready to use with unprecedented ease of use, delivering high speed analysis to every engineer's desktop.

HYPERLYNX
 

 

Before layout begins (LineSim) Generation of high-speed PCB-routing constraints (LineSim) After PCB layout (BoardSim) During system analysis of a multiple board design (BoardSim MultiBoard Option)

HYPERLYNX VERSIONS
      

LINESIM LINESIM EMC LINESIM CROSSTALK BOARDSIM BOARDSIM EMC BOARDSIM CROSSTALK BOARDSIM MULTI-BOARD

HYPERLYNX
  

A Mentor Graphics Product Pricey Initial cost is 3K to 50K depending on configuration 2K a year maintenance cost

HYPERLYNX - BOARDSIM
  

PWB Design provides 3 ASCII source files unique to ALLEGRO to a local pc Component & connectivity data (a_c) Layout data (a_l) Outline data (a_o) Hyperlynx ALLEGRO translator run at a local PC converts these ASCII files to HYP files Result is an image viewable PWB layout

HYPERLYNX PRELIMINARY PROCESS



   

Use stackup editor to verify Power/Ground plane & signal layer assignments & add/delete layers or change type Adjust dielectric thicknesses/constants Adjust copper thicknesses Layers are color coded Use Power supply editor to verify correct assignment of power supply voltages

CROSSTALK - BATCH MODE

  

BATCH MODE select board wizard Set voltage coupled threshold and rise/fall times Then run Report issued showing all aggressor nets that produce crosstalk at or greater then threshold value on every victim net Report does not know what actually drives the aggressor nets. It assumes default rise/fall times. Requires analysis to identify true problems.

CROSSTALK - BATCH MODE ANALYSIS

   

Analyze batch crosstalk results Test points may be dont care situations Static sources not an issue Is the source Synchronus/Asynchronus ?

CROSSTALK ISSUES FORWARD CROSSTALK



Forward Crosstalk = Crosstalk appearing on the victim line at the receiver end of the aggressor line Function of the difference between capacitive crosstalk and mutual inductance crosstalk Duration = rise time of aggressor line driver Amplitude proportional to rise time and line length Polarity opposite aggressor driver signal transition polarity

CROSSTALK ISSUES BACKWARD CROSSTALK



Backward Crosstalk = Crosstalk appearing on the victim line at the driver end of the aggressor line Function of the sum of the capacitive and mutual inductance crosstalk currents Duration = Twice the transition time (Time for signal to travel down the line and return) Amplitude = Independent of line length when line is electrically long; directly proportional to length when line is short Polarity = same as aggressor driver signal transition polarity

SIGNAL INTEGRITY
   

Delays Overshoot Multiple Threshold Crossing Ringing

SIGNAL INTEGRITY ANALYSIS PROCESS

   

Select Net (sorted by name, length, or trace width) Net now visible on PWB image with colors corresponding to layer colors All nets can be shown Nets on a single layer can be shown by changing all other layer colors to background color

ASSIGN DRIVERS AND RECEIVERS



 

 

Click on component button associated with that net Select models Array of IBIS, Hyperlynx.mod and .mdl devices along with easy models May need to obtain IBIS models from vendors Repeat for all other drivers/receivers on net

IBIS- Input/Output Buffer Information Specification



The input/output buffer information specification (IBIS) is a device-modeling standard that was developed in 1993 by a consortium of companies from within the electronic design industry. IBIS allows the development of device models that preserve the proprietary nature of integrated circuit device designs, while at the same time providing information-rich models for signal integrity and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) analysis.

IBIS - Input/Output Information Specification



 

 

An IBIS model library comes with Hyperlynx. These models enable accurate simulations of drivers and receivers Can be downloaded from vendor and other websites Models provide V/I characteristics of inputs and outputs including ground clamping and VCC clamping Models include parasitics Defaults available for rapid simulation

SIGNAL ANALYSIS MODE

After selecting net - Assign Probes Select simulation Set horizontal and vertical scales Use cursors to obtain waveform details Print or copy/paste scope display

    

SIGNAL ANALYSIS MODE

CROSSTALK - SIGNAL ANALYSIS MODE

   

Need models Enable crosstalk Set Threshold PWB image will now display aggressor nets as dotted lines These nets will produce crosstalk at threshold level or greater on selected net

CROSSTALK SIGNAL ANALYSIS



Cross-sectional view of traces involved in crosstalk is displayed On PWB image, footprint view is highlighted Make changes as necessary based on results

EMC ANALYSIS MODE



 

Have not used program in Spectrum Analyzer mode with antenna probes Simulation against radiated emissions requirements Very complicated unbounded condition Hope to work with it in the future

LAYOUT/STACKUP DESIGN RULES



GENERAL RULES -Partition Signals

Static/Quasistatic-Low Level-High Level Clock and high rate signals Video and Analog-Low Level-Moderate Level-High Level Gates Triggers Differential

LAYOUT/STACKUP DESIGN RULES

  

Digital Power and Digital Ground should be assigned planes Adjacent signal layers should have traces orthogonal A signal trace should ideally run over an unbroken plane layer so that the current return is in the image of the trace A slot in the plane under a signal trace will result in significant radiation from the trace

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For power not assigned to planes, use the widest possible traces (50 mils preferred) and run ground traces in parallel Keep like signals together to the extent practical Clocks and high rate signals on their own layer Analog and video on a separate layer Keep low traces away from moderate and high level traces

LAYOUT/STACKUP DESIGN RULES



Bury the fastest signals the deepest (bury them between the power and ground planes) Static/Quasistatic signals can be on top and bottom layers or outside Power/Ground planes Keep differential signals together on same layer and equal in length

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Trace length to decoupling capacitors must be short Tantalum decoupling capacitors should be located at the I/O connectors with shortest possible trace connection between connector and capacitor The closer any trace is to a plane the better

LAYOUT/STACKUP DESIGN RULES

 

The wider the separation between traces that can interfere, the better It is di/dt that causes crosstalk and EMI emissions. Pay close attention to signals involving large current swings. For boards with mixed speeds/levels, keep high speed/level circuits closest to the I/O connector.

TRACES AS TRANSMISSION LINES



PCB traces act as transmission lines when line delay is equal to or greater than the rise (or fall) time National semiconductor uses 1/3 and Hyperlynx uses 1/6 Line delay is a function of propagation speed and trace length

TRACES AS TRANSMISSION LINES

 

 

Propagation Speed = C/( r)1/2 C =Speed of Light = 3 x 10 8 meters per second r = Relative dielectric constant For r = 4.1 (typical value of polyimide) signal speed = 3 x 10 8 meters/sec x 39.37 inches/meter/(4.1) = 5.83 x 10 9 inches per second = 5.83 inches per nanosecond

TRACES AS TRANSMISSION LINES



 

Propagation Delay- Tpd = reciprocal = 1 nanosecond/5.83 = .171 nanoseconds per inch Transition electrical length for a 2 nanosecond rise time is 2 x 5.83 = 11.66 inches Critical length = transition electrical length For 2 nanosecond rise time critical length is 5.83 inches

TERMINATION TYPES AND THEIR ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES



    

Series (BACKMATCHING)- A resistor in series with the driver output that attempts to match the source impedance to the transmission line impedance of the trace Only one component required Least current power drain Damps entire switching circuit Best for a single receiver, or receivers grouped at last third of the line Best for CMOS to CMOS logic interfaces

TERMINATION TYPES - SERIES



Hard to select the proper resistor value (Hyperlynx shines in this application) Lower slew rates than parallel with capacitive loads

TERMINATION TYPES - DC PARALLEL, PULLUP OR PULLDOWN



A resistor to ground or to VCC at the receiver end Only one component required Easier to chose resistor value Works with multiple receivers (anywhere along trace) Pullup to VCC aids sourcing; pulldown to ground aids sinking Connect to ground for low duty cycle; VCC for high

TERMINATION TYPES AC PARALEL

     

Reduced power compared to DC termination Easier to chose resistor value Works with multiple receivers Requires two components Hard to choose capacitor value Too small a capacitor results in over/undershoot Not for RS422 and not for high current drivers

TERMINATION TYPES THEVENIN



    

Advantages/Disadvantages about the same as DC parallel Good overshoot protection Aids in sourcing and sinking load currents Requires two components Lowers slew rate Can bias CMOS receiver to higher dissipation state