SPRACV3 December   2020 AM6412 , AM6422 , AM6442

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1Simulations
    1. 1.1 SerDes
      1. 1.1.1 Introduction
      2. 1.1.2 Simulator Settings and Model Usage
      3. 1.1.3 Simulation Parameters
      4. 1.1.4 Simulation Methodology
      5. 1.1.5 Reviewing Simulation Results
  3. 2Models
    1. 2.1 IBIS-AMI Model Kit
    2. 2.2 The Kit Structure
    3. 2.3 Contents of the Kit
    4. 2.4 IBIS Analog Models
    5. 2.5 Algorithmic Models
      1. 2.5.1 Transmitter (Tx) Model
        1. 2.5.1.1  TX AMI Parameters for Gen 1
        2. 2.5.1.2  TX AMI Parameters for Gen 2
        3. 2.5.1.3  TX AMI Parameters for Gen 3
        4. 2.5.1.4  TX AMI Parameters for Sgmii
        5. 2.5.1.5  TX AMI Parameters for Qsgmii
        6. 2.5.1.6  TX AMI Parameters for USB3.0
        7. 2.5.1.7  TX AMI Parameters for USB3.1
        8. 2.5.1.8  TX AMI Parameters for USXGMII
        9. 2.5.1.9  TX AMI Parameters for Display Port
        10. 2.5.1.10 Transmitter Specifications
        11. 2.5.1.11 TX_Jitter Injection Parameters
      2. 2.5.2 Receiver (Rx) Model
        1. 2.5.2.1 RX AMI Parameters
        2. 2.5.2.2 Rx Jitter Injection Parameters
    6. 2.6 Valid Simulation Condition
    7. 2.7 Eye Mask Requirement

2.3 Contents of the Kit

The IBIS-AMI models provided in the kit represent the Torrent16FFC TSMC 16 nm PHY from Cadence Design Systems.

Table 2-2 AMI Model Kit Content
File Name Description
torrent16_display_port.ibs The IBIS file containing circuit models for full strength Torrent16FFC transmitter and receiver, without equalization.
torrent16_gen1.ibs The IBIS file containing circuit models for full strength Torrent16FFC transmitter and receiver, without equalization.
torrent16_gen2.ibs The IBIS file containing circuit models for full strength Torrent16FFC transmitter and receiver, without equalization.
torrent16_gen3.ibs The IBIS file containing circuit models for full strength Torrent16FFC transmitter and receiver, without equalization.
torrent16_sgmii.ibs The IBIS file containing circuit models for full strength Torrent16FFC transmitter and receiver, without equalization.
torrent16_qsgmii.ibs The IBIS file containing circuit models for full strength Torrent16FFC transmitter and receiver, without equalization.
torrent16_usb3p0.ibs The IBIS file containing circuit models for full strength Torrent16FFC transmitter and receiver, without equalization.
torrent16_usb3p1.ibs The IBIS file containing circuit models for full strength Torrent16FFC transmitter and receiver, without equalization.
torrent16_usxgmii.ibs The IBIS file containing circuit models for full strength Torrent16FFC transmitter and receiver, without equalization.
torrent16_tx_display_port.ami The AMI parameter file for transmitter equalization for display port
torrent16_tx_gen1.ami The AMI parameter file for transmitter equalization for Gen1
torrent16_tx_gen2.ami The AMI parameter file for transmitter equalization for Gen2
torrent16_tx_gen3.ami The AMI parameter file for transmitter equalization for Gen3
torrent16_tx_sgmii.ami The AMI parameter file for transmitter equalization for sgmii
torrent16_tx_qsgmii.ami The AMI parameter file for transmitter equalization for qsgmii
torrent16_tx_usb3p0.ami The AMI parameter file for transmitter equalization for usb 3.0
torrent16_tx_usb3p1.ami The AMI parameter file for transmitter equalization for usb 3.1
torrent16_tx_usxgmii.ami The AMI parameter file for transmitter equalization for usxgmii
torrent16_rx.ami The AMI parameter file for receiver equalization for all speeds.
torrent16_tx_win64.dll The algorithmic model for transmitter equalization, compiled for 64-bit Windows platform
torrent16_rx_win64.dll The algorithmic model for receiver equalization, compiled for 64-bit Windows platform.
torrent16ffc_rx_linux.so The algorithmic model for receiver equalization, compiled for a linux platform
torrent16ffc_tx_linux.so The algorithmic model for transmitter equalization, compiled for linux platform

As per the IBIS-AMI specification, the algorithmic model and channel simulator executable must be compiled for the same hardware platform to work. For more information, see the IBIS specification at http://www.eda.org/ibis/ver5.1/.

This IBIS-AMI Model Kit has been tested with the Allegro Sigrity SystemSI product from Cadence Design Systems, Inc.