標題: 類比與混合訊號矽智財之行為模型設計與應用經驗 研究案例:展頻時脈產生器類比行為模型設計與應用
Experience with an Analog/Mixed-Signal IP Behavioral Modeling and Application : Case Study of Spread Spectrum Clock Generator
作者: 邱堉增
Chiu, Yu-Tseng
李育民
洪浩喬
Lee, Yu-Min
Hong, Hao-Chiao
電機學院電機與控制學程
關鍵字: 類比行為模型;Analog Behavioral Model
公開日期: 2015
摘要: 本論文研製之 類比與混合訊號矽智財之行為模型設計與應用經驗 研究案例:展頻時脈產生器類比行為模型設計與應用   本文介紹是針對一個類比與混合訊號 (Analog/Mixed-signal ,AMS) 矽智財(IP) ,利用Verilog-A 硬體描述語言先建構一套類比行為模型資料庫(Analog Behavioral Model),並配合混合訊號模擬器、混合訊號模擬的方法。這樣高階層的模型擁有不錯的精準度,因此能夠取代或混合現有電路來做快速的系統驗證,通過這種方法,來探討加速整個AMS IP設計流程的綜合應用方法與實作。 研究案例是以展頻時脈產生器(Spread Spectrum Clock Generator, SSCG) 電路架構,作為建立類比行為模型資料庫的參考,匯集了三種PLL(鎖相迴路)的電路架構,在Cadence的AMS設計環境的建構行為模型、模組與一個泛用型的混合驗證平台,並在此環境中進行模型確認與各種類比與混合訊號的模擬驗證。 第一個模型應用的目的是為了在混合訊號電路的設計初期,能輔助數位設計工程師來快速驗證數位電路部分功能的可能性。第二個應用的目的是改善一個PLL(Phase Loop Locked, PLL) 的設計分析流程,並發展一套快速設計分析的方法論,以一個非整數PLL的設計分析流程的應用,可看出模擬速度與結果的效率大幅提昇,減少重新設計(re-design)。第三個應用是藉由類比行為模型資料庫發展一個基本的PLL IP 自動化的行為模型產生器,用以改善模型建立與確認的工作流程。
This thesis introduces a methodology of using analog behavioral model with Verilog-A language for mixed-signal simulations of Analog/Mixed-signal (AMS) IP. This advanced model has good accuracy, so it can replace or mix with the real circuit for a quick system simulation. We will demonstrate the methodology and implementation about how to speed up an AMS IP design flow. SSCG circuits with 3 different types of PLLs will be applied as reference of analog behavioral model library setup. A general purpose behavioral model/ module verification platform will be established under Cadence AMS environment for all the model validation and mixed-signal simulations. The first model application is to help digital designers to validate the possibility digital circuit in the early design stage of mixed-signal circuits. The second application is to develop an efficient analysis methodology to improve the PLL design flow. With an example of fractional-N PLL design analysis flow, this methodology demonstrates the advantages of simulation speed enhancement and avoiding re-design. The third application is to develop a basic PLL IP automation behavioral model generation with Analog Behavioral Model library for improving the work flow of model creation and validation.
URI: http://140.113.39.130/cdrfb3/record/nctu/#GT070160621
http://hdl.handle.net/11536/125745
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