Serial Link Design Concepts

Learn the basics of serial link design projects using the Serial Link Designer app

Using the Serial Link Designer app, you can analyze serial link projects for pre-layout and post-layout simulations. The app uses an iterative and sequential process to find an optimal solution based on the design requirements. You can organize the data using transfer nets.

The app allows you to design, simulate, and test AMI models with PAMn signaling. You can also enable different clock modes. For faster processing, the app allows you to run simulations in parallel if you have license to Parallel Computing Toolbox™.

Apps

Serial Link Designer

Analyze PCB designs for serial link applications (Since R2021b)

Topics

Analysis Flow in Serial Link Design
Find the optimal solution from a large solution space using an iterative and progressive analysis flow.
Elements in Link Designer Apps
List of elements used by the Serial Link Designer and Parallel Link Designer apps.
Available Operations in Signal Integrity Viewer
Refresh, zoom, use markers and thresholds, and modify display in Signal Integrity Viewer app.
Transfer Nets in Serial Link Designer
Learn how to organize your data using transfer nets.
Clock Modes
Learn about different clock modes in AMI models.
Understanding IBIS-AMI Simulations
Learn how IBIS specifications are used in statistical and time-domain simulations.
PAMn Capabilities
Design and simulate systems and test AMI models using PAMn signaling.
Run Parallel Simulations in Signal Integrity Toolbox
Reduce the time required to run a complete set of simulations by running the simulations in parallel with Parallel Computing Toolbox.

Featured Examples

Channel Operating Margin (COM) for Serial Link

Channel Operating Margin (COM) is a figure of merit for a passive channel expressed in decibels and is calculated using the ratio of signal amplitude factors to noise amplitude factors. Channel bit rate, insertion loss, return loss, cross-coupling, transmitter and receiver equalization and IC package models are some of the factors applied to determine COM. While it is required for compliance in some applications, COM can also be a valuable part of channel design methodology in general. This example assumes that you have familiarized yourself with the topic page, Channel Operating Margin (COM).

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