Charactterization of Mulit-Bit Differential Channels: A Modified Modal Scattering Parameter Approach

Martin, Joel Ryan (2006) Charactterization of Mulit-Bit Differential Channels: A Modified Modal Scattering Parameter Approach. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

High speed inter-chip interconnects have reached and exceeded the multi-gigabit per second benchmark using differential signaling. Multi-bit differential signaling (MBDS) has been proposed as a solution to the 2n per n bit pin requirement of classical differential channels. MBDS does not currently have a modal characterization similar to the common and differential mode analysis developed for differential signaling that would allow a description of MBDS channel behavior. This thesis introduces a modal characterization of MBDS links via the development of modal scattering parameters that allow the analysis of the communications channel. Simulation results are presented in conjunction with data collected from a fabricated printed circuit board designed for MBDS links. Multiple printed circuit board layouts are be presented for analysis and design comparison. It is shown that the performance of MBDS links can be severely impacted by unoptimized PCB layout.

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Item Type:	University of Pittsburgh ETD
Status:	Unpublished
Creators/Authors:	Creators Email Pitt Username ORCID Martin, Joel Ryan martin4@pitt.edu MARTIN4
ETD Committee:	Title Member Email Address Pitt Username ORCID Committee Chair Chiarulli, Donald M don@cs.pitt.edu DON Committee CoChair Levitan, Steven P steve@ee.pitt.edu LEVITAN Committee Member Falk, Joel falk@engr.pitt.edu FALK Committee Member Stanchina, William wstanchina@engr.pitt.edu WES25
Date:	27 September 2006
Date Type:	Completion
Defense Date:	20 July 2006
Approval Date:	27 September 2006
Submission Date:	11 July 2006
Access Restriction:	No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Institution:	University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs:	Swanson School of Engineering > Electrical Engineering
Degree:	MSEE - Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Thesis Type:	Master's Thesis
Refereed:	Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Characterization; Differential Signaling; Mulit-Modal S-Parameters; PCB Design; Pure Mode Scattering Parameters; Mulit-Bit Differential Signaling; Scattering Parameters
Other ID:	http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-07112006-110523/, etd-07112006-110523
Date Deposited:	10 Nov 2011 19:50
Last Modified:	15 Nov 2016 13:45
URI:	http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/8336

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