Moments of the system transfer function are closely related with the interconnection delays. Based on the first three moments, this paper presents an improved delay model for multichip module interconnection network. ...Moments of the system transfer function are closely related with the interconnection delays. Based on the first three moments, this paper presents an improved delay model for multichip module interconnection network. The model reveals an explicit causal relationship between delay of non-monotonic rising node voltage in tree-structure and design parameters. Obtained results not only provide a viable new method for computing interconnection delay, but also present a critical link between signal responses and design parameters. The derived formulas provide a tool to solve problems in the study of performance driven layout and routing algorithms.展开更多
Phase-locked loops (PLLs) are essential wherever a local event is synchronized with a periodic external event. They are utilized as on-chip clock frequency generators to synthesize a low skew and higher internal frequ...Phase-locked loops (PLLs) are essential wherever a local event is synchronized with a periodic external event. They are utilized as on-chip clock frequency generators to synthesize a low skew and higher internal frequency clock from an external lower frequency signal and its characterization and measurement have recently been calling for more and more attention. In this paper, a built-in on-chip circuit for measuring jitter of PLL based on a duty cycle modulation vernier delay line is proposed and demonstrated. The circuit employs two delay lines to measure the timing difference and transform the difference signal into digital words. The vernier lines are composed of delay cells whose duty cycle can be adjusted by a feedback voltage. It enables the circuit to have a self calibration capability which eliminates the mismatch problem caused by the process variation.展开更多
This paper presents an introduction to the researches in microwave photonics based packages and its application, a 973 project （No. 2012CB315600）, which focuses on addressing new requirements for millimeter wave （...This paper presents an introduction to the researches in microwave photonics based packages and its application, a 973 project （No. 2012CB315600）, which focuses on addressing new requirements for millimeter wave （MMW） system to work with higher frequency, wider bandwidth, larger dynamic range and longer distance of signal distribution. Its key scientific problems, main research contents and objectives are briefed, and some latest achievements by the project team, including generation of linear frequency modulation wave （LFMW）, tunable optoelectronic oscillator （OEO） with lower phase noise, reconfigurable filter with higher Q value, time delay line with wider frequency range, down conversion with gain, and local oscillator （LO） transmission with stable phase, are introduced briefly.展开更多
文摘Moments of the system transfer function are closely related with the interconnection delays. Based on the first three moments, this paper presents an improved delay model for multichip module interconnection network. The model reveals an explicit causal relationship between delay of non-monotonic rising node voltage in tree-structure and design parameters. Obtained results not only provide a viable new method for computing interconnection delay, but also present a critical link between signal responses and design parameters. The derived formulas provide a tool to solve problems in the study of performance driven layout and routing algorithms.
文摘Phase-locked loops (PLLs) are essential wherever a local event is synchronized with a periodic external event. They are utilized as on-chip clock frequency generators to synthesize a low skew and higher internal frequency clock from an external lower frequency signal and its characterization and measurement have recently been calling for more and more attention. In this paper, a built-in on-chip circuit for measuring jitter of PLL based on a duty cycle modulation vernier delay line is proposed and demonstrated. The circuit employs two delay lines to measure the timing difference and transform the difference signal into digital words. The vernier lines are composed of delay cells whose duty cycle can be adjusted by a feedback voltage. It enables the circuit to have a self calibration capability which eliminates the mismatch problem caused by the process variation.
文摘This paper presents an introduction to the researches in microwave photonics based packages and its application, a 973 project （No. 2012CB315600）, which focuses on addressing new requirements for millimeter wave （MMW） system to work with higher frequency, wider bandwidth, larger dynamic range and longer distance of signal distribution. Its key scientific problems, main research contents and objectives are briefed, and some latest achievements by the project team, including generation of linear frequency modulation wave （LFMW）, tunable optoelectronic oscillator （OEO） with lower phase noise, reconfigurable filter with higher Q value, time delay line with wider frequency range, down conversion with gain, and local oscillator （LO） transmission with stable phase, are introduced briefly.
