On the accuracy of return path assumption for loop inductance extraction for 0.1 μm technology and beyond

So Young Kim, Yehia Massoud, S. Simon Wong

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

31 Scopus citations

Abstract

The most common assumption for chip-level inductance extraction is to restrict the current return path to the closest power or ground lines. This paper shows that this assumption is not necessarily valid for technologies beyond 0.1 μm. The actual inductance can exceed twice the value that is extracted from the model considering only the nearest current return paths. Analytical formulae to predict the worst case self inductance are proposed to deal with the errors that result from this assumption. These equations can be used as metrics to decide the size of inductance extraction window for future CAD tools.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2003 4th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2003
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages401-404
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)0769518818
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
Event2003 4th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2003 - San Jose, United States
Duration: 24 Mar 200326 Mar 2003

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED
Volume2003-January
ISSN (Print)1948-3287
ISSN (Electronic)1948-3295

Conference

Conference2003 4th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period24/03/0326/03/03

Keywords

  • Circuit noise
  • Circuit simulation
  • Computational modeling
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Inductance
  • Performance analysis
  • Timing
  • Wires
  • Working environment noise

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'On the accuracy of return path assumption for loop inductance extraction for 0.1 μm technology and beyond'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this