Channel Designer addresses the challenges associated with high speed serial link designs. As speeds approach 10 gigabits a second and beyond, the need to assess bit error rate (BER) and overall channel performance is essential. Channel Designer includes a graphical schematic editor and comprehensive support of IBIS Algorithmic Modeling Interface (AMI) transmitter and receiver models. Channel templates are provided for on-chip algorithms as well as for board, package and connector physical structures. Unparalleled simulation accuracy is enabled by effective S-parameter handling. 2D and 3D eye diagrams and bathtub curves are useful in determining BER and confirming jitter tolerance.

	Channel Designer Data Sheet in PDF format
	Channel Designer Applications:
	Designing robust products that use multi-gigabit serial links (ex. PCIe, SATA, Xuai, Infiniband, USB) Performing assessments at every design stage from feasibility through verification Simulating with industry standard IBIS-AMI transmitter and receiver models Analyzing designs that consist of a single net through or an entire multi-board bus Identifying performance boundaries with automated sweeping of bus operating scenarios Simulating entire HSPICE characterized channels with along with stimulus information to confirm channel performance Determining BER with 2D and 3D eye diagrams and bathtub curves to ensure channel robustness Confirming that equalization and clock data recovery enable desired data rates and physical layer implementations
	Channel Designer Advantages:
	Precise simulations for designs over broad frequency ranges (DC to 10+ gigahertz) Proven S-parameter handling to ensure accurate system level time domain simulations Easy-to-use graphic channel capture including an novel net-based, block-wise schematic editor Unique support for cascaded IBIS-AMI models to simplify creation, debug and use Flexible and automated model hook-up with Sigrity's open Model Connection Protocol (MCP) Advanced crosstalk analysis to combat jitter in 10+ gigabit a second designs Short time to results with Sigrity provided generic Tx / Rx AMI models and channel templates Supports all popular PCB and package layout data formats
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Paper:  "IBIS-AMI and Statistical Analysis"
 

Paper:  "Effectively Managing Signal and Power Delivery at the System Level"
 

The IEC selected Channel Designer Planner as a DesignVision Award Finalist

PCD&F Magazine Recognizes Channel Designer with a New Product Innovation Award