1. FEMAS Development - Progress
FEMAS Development Team
April 29, 2014

2. Working Plan Task Description Status Estimated Time
2D Cross. Sect. Analys. Testing
Database for 2D cross. sectional analysis testing
Done
06/12/2012
2D Cross. Sect. Analys. Testing Matrix
Matrix description for 2D cross sectional tests
Released New Version
Released Version of FEMAS
06/05/2012
Long-Term Plan
Including known problems/features and input received during EMC consortium
License file
License file - not only in program file
05/28/2012
2D Cross Sect. Task
In 2D cross sect. analysis will be added possibility to correct RLGC data because of “roughness effect”
Export/Load Plot to/from File
Will be added possibility to save/load plot data and settings into/from the file 2

3. Working Plan Task Description Status Estimated Time Delay Problem
Implemented new algorithm, which makes impulse response “Physically causal”
Done
05/21/2012
Circuits
Circuit block in LPA
2D Cross. Sect – Task
2D cross sect. analysis was transformed from tool to task
Pre-emphasis filter testing
Will be compared matlab and FEMAS results
06/26/2012
Documentation
Developers level: descript. of funct.
Users level: Users manual
07/10/2012
Description of algorithms
07/24/2012 3

4. Working Plan Task Description Status Estimated Time
S-parameters Analysis
Technical specification - Updated
Done
07/10/2012
LPA Testing
Database for Link Path Analysis Testing
Implement help system
User’s manual will be converted in html format and added in FEMAS help
Smoothing filter
Change Wp and Ws parameters from rad/sample to frequency Hz
Changes according to Matteo’s suggestions
Default values, Pre-emphasis taps, Move blocks in schematic matrix, arrange names of channels alphabetically 4

5. Working Plan Task Description Status Estimated Time
Change Linear Interpolation Method
We need to interpolate magnitude and phase instead of real and imaginary parts
Done
07/24/2012
Modify pre-emphasis filter
Implement pre-emphasis filter with any number of pre and post taps
Units
Add units everywhere it is possible: Sources - VHigh, VLow, rise/fall time, bitrate, delay, also in eye diagram
Student License
Limited functionality for students
Smoothing Filter Testing
Test smoothing filter and created test report
Update User’s Manual and Functionalities
Users manual and functionalities where updated according changes made during this two week 5

6. Working Plan Task Description Status Time Student License Modified
Custom geometry for 2D Cross Section Analysis is allowed – restriction is 3 traces
Done
07/31/2012
Smoothing Filter
Add option to choose smoothing method: Butterworth/Chebyshev
Jitter Analysis for Input Signal
Added: Random Jitter, Duty Cycle Distortion and Periodic Jitter to the Source Waveform
Fixed bug in AC simulation
New Release
Will be created new version 6

7. Working Plan Task Description Status Time
Added Possibility to Calculate All Tasks in the Project
Added button “Calculate All” in LPA projects
Done
08/14/2012
Signal Analyzer
Added new tool “Signal Analyzer”
Improved LPA Performance
Added possibility to begin or finish channel with 1 port s-parameters block
Testing of jitter injection
Tao has tasted jitter injection for input waveform
Tested Conversion from Time to Frequency Domain
Compared matlab fft FEMAS Conversion tool and Analytically calculated results for Gaussian, Step, … signals
08/21/2012
Added Validation Check in LPA
Will be calculated recommended frequency range for s-parameters and checked if
Added Filter: Inter-Symbol Interference (in GUI) 7

8. Working Plan Task Description Time Custom geometry
It will be possible to create custom geometry from GUI
Done
08/28/2012
T and P Network sequence
In circuit models will be added possibility to define sequence of parallel and sequential T and P networks – Technical Specification
Tx Equalization – De-emphasis
Tx Equalization now consists Pre-emphasis and De-emphasis 8

9. Working Plan Task Description Time Custom geometry
Added – Triangle, Trapezoid, Circle and Ellipse
Done
09/04/2012
Prepared Environment for DLLs
FIR Equalization
Functionality for De-emphasis, Pre-emphasis and FFE equalization is done
FFE Optimization
Functionality for FFE optimization is done
DFE Equalization
Functionality for DFE equalization is done 9

10. Working Plan Task Description Time
Parallel and series of circuit elements
Add possibility to define Parallel and series of circuit element
Done
09/11/2012
Mutual inductance
Integrate possibility in FEMAS to use mutual inductance
Improvement in custom geometry
Added possibility to remove regions from custom geometry
Custom geometry - Description images
Added description images in GUI for custom geometry
09/18/2012
Tested different cases
Change Student License Activation
License issues will be updated according to new specification
Description of functions in Equalization.dll
Created documentation for Equalization: Description of functions and used algorithms (Only CTLE optimization left) 10

11. Working Plan Task Description Time FEMAS interface for equalization
Prepare FEMAS interface for equalization
Done
10/02/2012
Description of functions in Equalization.dll
Added CTLE optimization
09/25/2012
Equalization.dll
CTLE optimization was added
Test Equalization
Preliminary testing for all functionalities is done.
Integrate Equalization
Integrate equalization into FEMAS GUI
10/16/2012 11

12. Working Plan Task Description Time Tx equalization with gain
Added calculation of tx equalization using gain
Done
10/23/2012
Mathematical operations with equalized waveforms
Added mathematical operations with equalized waveforms for terminations
Post processing Rx equalization
Added possibility to calculate best coefficients and equalize signal without channel calculation
Frequency depended complex impedance
Added frequency depended complex impedance for sources and terminations
Updated documentation
All documentation was updated
Created New release 12

13. Working Plan Task Description Time Export Debye Model
Corrected export debye model format
10/30/2012
Load training signal from source
Added possibility to load training signal for ffe and dfe optimization from source
Add CTLE block between s-p blocks
CTLE block can be used everywhere in the channel
De-embedding tools was added
Separate tool for de-embedding of s-parameters was added, de-embedding from multiple s-parameters sequence was added and tested
12/11/2012
S-parameters.dll
Was created S-parameters dll and implemented in GUI, we are working with causality function 13

14. Working Plan Task Description Time
Odd and Even mode velocities and impedances
Corrected formulas for odd and even mode velocities and impedances (differential case)
01/15/2012
MVTT
MVTT as a separate tool added
De-embedding Tool
We make tool more intuitive and added graphical representation of the channel
Causality Enforcement
New mathematical solution was developed and implemented in Matlab, now we are implementing into FEMAS
01/22/2012 14

15. Working Plan Task Description Time
odd and even mode velocities and impedances
Tested odd and even mode velocities and impedances
01/22/2012
MVTT Tool
Added possibility to load multiple input files and run them together
Scripting
Enabled scripting for MVTT
New simulation type: De-embedding
Added new type of simulation for more complicated de-embedding
Causality Enforcement
New algorithm for causality enforcement was implementing into FEMAS 15

16. Working Plan Task Description Time
Generate Release for Separate FEMAS tools
Structure of FEMAS was changed and now we can generate FEMAS release with separate tools
02/05/2012
De-embedding
Some restrictions were removed and task became more complete
Transfer function (S-pa5ameters) Extrapolation
Mathematical algorithm for extrapolation was established
MVTT
Dazhao is working with MVTT problems
In Progress 16

17. Working Plan Task Description Time Scripting
Handled scripting functionality: All scripting functions now throw exceptions on errors, Added test files to all the script examples
02/26/2013
FEMAS help information in console
Added output of some help information in console mode
Material Fitting
Added option which allows to fit material with Epsilon and Sigma infinity to be more than some value
Network Parameters Tool
Added new tool “Network parameters” – Now it is possible to convert Z-parameters to S-Parameters and vice versa
03/05/2013
Changed interface for material fitting options – added Debye model formula and parameters explanation 17

18. Working Plan Task Description Time Plot Multiple Probe Results
Added possibility to plot multiple probe results in one probe
03/12/2013
Multi Region Conductors
Begin implementation to model multi-part conductors in 2d cross sectional analysis tool
In progress
Transfer function (S-parameters) Extrapolation
We are developing mathematical methods
In Progress
MVTT
New function are implemented 18

19. Working Plan Task Description Time Symmetric geometry
Now it is possible to calculate automatically several parameters to make geometry symmetric
03/19/2013
Pause in 2d cross sectional analysis
Now It is possible to stop 2d cross sectional analysis calculation and then continue form the next frequency
Multi Region Conductors
We need to modify core as well – and we need Hanfeng’s help
In progress
Transfer function (S-parameters) Extrapolation
New algorithm was implemented in matlab, now we need to implement it into FEMAS
In Progress
MVTT
New function are implemented 19

20. Working Plan Task Description Time Drawing Tool
New features where added in drawing tool
03/26/2013
PDN Noise Tool
New tool (GUI part) is added and corresponding algorithm was developed in Matlab
Transfer function (S-parameters) Extrapolation
The algorithm was implemented in FEMAS
MVTT
New functions where added
In Progress 20

21. Working Plan Task Description Time
Changed Debye parameters export format
04/23/2013
Changes was made in Cavity Tool interface
Added separate units for dimensions, changed captions
DC extrapolation
Some tests was done for DC extrapolation and algorithm was improved
MVTT Testing
Testing
In Progress
Network parameters
single-ended to differential conversion tool 21

22. Working Plan Task Description Time Cavity Tool Testing Testing
06/24/2013
MVTT Testing
Network parameters
single-ended to differential conversion tool – GUI part is added
Improved cascading and de-embedding interface
Improved port definition interface for cascaded block 22

23. Working Plan Task Description Time MVTT Add diff port
Adding diff port support for MVTT
In Progress
Equalization – DFE problem investigation
Problem was solved
07/02/2013
Improved Plot Tool
Description of all function will be included in code and documentation will be generated automatically
Documentation
We are documenting function inside the code and creating documentation automatically using Doxygen 23

24. Working Plan Task Description Time TDR/TDT Tool AFR
Finished
AFR
Calibration algorithm for symmetric structure
In progress
Signal analyzer
Add differential signal
PDN Tool
User Manual 24

25. Working Plan Task Description Time AFR
Calibration algorithm for symmetric structure
Finished
PDN Tool
In progress
GUI for MVTT
Causality & Passivity Tool
User Manual 25

26. Working Plan Task Description Time AMI source models
Create DLLs for all FEMAS functionalities
Drawing tool for 2D cross sect analysis
Differential Sources and probes
Conductor plating
Finish at surfaces 26

27. Working Plan Task Description Assigned Time
MVT GUI - Add port definition for output matrix
Done
Nana
03/18/2014
MVT GUI - Add section for adding multiple Vias
03/21/2014
MVT Engine – Trace port conversion
In Progress
Dazhao
03/25/2014
MVT GUI – Feedback picture concept
Me, Ketan
Some bugs fixing
Misha
Improved scripting part, added interpolation in cascading function
AlexS
MVT Testing
We will begin MVT testing from this week
Dazhao, Me 27

28. Working Plan Task Description Assigned Time Smith Chart
Corrected Smith Chart calculation
Mikheil
04/29/2014
MVT GUI – Feedback picture implementation
Added: Components
Left: Total geometry
Nana
MVT GUI Geometry Check
Added geometry checking functionality
Mikheil, Nana
MVT Engine
Error related with components s-parameters cascading (In progress)
Ketan, Misha
TDR/TDT Tool
Added differential and common mode impedances
Mikheil, Misha
Create Release with MVT GUI 28

29. Smith Chart
FEMAS circuit block
ADS

30. Smith Chart
ADS Smith Chart
FEMAS Smith Chart after correction

31. TDR/TDT Tool

32. MVT2 Feedback Pictures: Components
Geometry for component:
There is given set of ports and we need to draw rectangle somewhere in the middle
Step 1. Find the biggest gap in X and Y directions dy dx
Step 2. Chose larger dx and dy dy

33. MVT2 Feedback Pictures: Components
Step 3. Add to dx from both sides dx_new = dx/(num_ports) and decrease dy by 10%
dx_new dy dx
Step 4. Draw rectangle and connect ports perpendicularly
Examples

34. MVT2 Feedback Pictures: Components

35. MVT Feedback Pictures – Next steps
Add Total Geometry

36. Check MVT Geometry: Section 1 - General Tab
Error 1.1 checks if we have minimum one frequency sample

37. Check MVT Geometry: Section 2 - Shapes
The minimum length for rectangular shape is std::numeric_limits<double>::epsilon();
Error 2.1. rectangle geometry can not be smaller then minimum double value. This error is checked in engine, but can not be initiated from GUI – GUI forbides to put the value less then numeric limit of double

38. Check MVT Geometry: Section 3 – Layer Stackup
Error 3.1: Layer at offset N must be metal.
Error 3.2: Layer at offset N must have a material of metal or PEC type.
Error 3.3: Layer at offset N has an empty name.
Error 3.4: Layer at offset N has a duplicate name.
Error 3.5: Layer at offset N is a plane layer with an empty net name.
Error 3.6: Layer at offset N must be dielectric.
Error 3.7: Layer at offset N must have a material of dielectric type.
Error 3.8: Layer at offset N has invalid thickness.

39. Check MVT Geometry: Section 4 – Padstacks
Error 4.1: Padstack “name” has a duplicate name.
Error 4.2: Padstack “padstack name” has invalid values for layer “layer name”.
Error 4.3: A number of padstacks (N) have empty names.

40. Check MVT Geometry: Section 5 – VIAS
Error 5.1: VIA "name" has a duplicate name.
Error 5.2: VIA "name" doesn't have a padstack set.
Error 5.3: VIA "name" has an empty net name.
Error 5.4: VIA "name" doesn't have a start layer set.
Error 5.5: VIA "name" doesn't have a stop layer set.
Error 5.6: VIA "name" coordinates are outside the layer rectangle.
Error 5.7: VIAs "name1" "name2" are intersected on "name" layer.
Error 5.8: A number of VIAs (N) have empty names.

41. Check MVT Geometry: Section 5 – VIAS
Via intersection error:

42. Check MVT Geometry: Section 6 – Traces
Error 6.1: Trace "trace name" has a duplicate name.
Error 6.2: Trace "trace name" doesn't have a signal layer set.
Error 6.3: Trace "trace name" doesn't have a parameter matrix set.
Error 6.4: Trace "trace name" has invalid matrix.
Error 6.5: Trace "trace name" matrix must have even number of ports; current number of ports: N.
Error 6.6: Strip "trace name" (trace "name") has a duplicate name.
Error 6.7: Strip "trace name"."strip name" has an empty net name.
Error 6.8: Strip "trace name"."strip name" doesn't have a start port set.
Error 6.9: Strip "trace name"."strip name" uses matrix port N which is used by another strip.
Error 6.10: Strip "trace name"."strip name" doesn't have a stop port set.
Error 6.11: Strip "trace name"."strip name" uses matrix port N which is used by another strip.
Error 6.12: Strip "trace name"."strip name" conductor start coordinates are outside the layer rectangle.
Error 6.13: Strip "trace name"."strip name" conductor stop coordinates are outside the layer rectangle.
Error 6.14: Strip "trace name"."strip name" conductor start coordinates cannot be resolved.
Error 6.15: Strip "trace name"."strip name" conductor stop coordinates cannot be resolved.
Error 6.16: A number of strips (N) in trace "trace name" have empty names.
Error 6.17: A number of traces (N) have empty names.
Only positive numbers can be typed

43. Check MVT Geometry: Section 6 – Traces

44. Check MVT Geometry: Section 7 – Ports
Error 7.1: Port "name" has a duplicate name.
Error 7.2: Port "name" doesn't have a reference layer set.
Error 7.3: Port "name" doesn't have VIA+ set.
Error 7.4: Via corresponded to port "name" and reference layer has the same net name.
Error 7.5: Port "name" doesn't have VIA- set.
Error 7.6: Via corresponded to port "name" and reference layer has the same net name.
Error 7.7: Port "name" doesn't have trace+ or its strip set.
Error 7.8: Port "name" doesn't have trace- or its strip set.
Error 7.9: A number of ports (N) have empty names.

45. Check MVT Geometry: Section 7 – Ports

46. Check MVT Geometry: Section 8 – Components
Error 8.1: Component "name" has a duplicate name.
Error 8.2: Component "name" doesn't have a parameter matrix set.
Error 8.3: Component "name" has invalid matrix.
Error 8.4: Component port “name" uses terminal “name" that is already used by another port.
Error 8.5: A number of components (N) have empty names.

47. Check MVT Geometry: Section 9 – Results
Error 9.1: There must be at least one output port point defined.
Error 9.2: Output matrix port “port” is not assigned to a valid point.
Error 9.3: Output matrix port “port” uses terminal or component port that is already used by another matrix port.

48. Fixture De-embedding tool
Task
Description
Time
Jay’s Problem (RLGC to S-parameters conversion is too slow for long length)
Completed
Fixture De-embedding tool
Fixture Characterization Tool
Complete conversion tool (Network Parameters)
Passivity & Causality (Magn/Phase, Time domain)
Update TDR/TDT Tool (smooth step/ IFFT algorithm)
Surface Roughness
Completed - testing
HSpice and PSpice formats in circuit
In progress
PDN Tool
GUI for MVTT
Update User Manual 48

49. Create DLLs for all FEMAS functionalities
Task
Description
Time
AMI source models
Create DLLs for all FEMAS functionalities
Drawing tool for 2D cross sect analysis
Differential Sources and probes
Conductor plating
Jitter decomposition (study)
Finish at surfaces 49