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Static And Quasi-Dynamic Load Balancing In Parallel Fdtd Codes For Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, And Packaging Applications, Sarah A. Seguin, Michael A. Cracraft, James L. Drewniak
Static And Quasi-Dynamic Load Balancing In Parallel Fdtd Codes For Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, And Packaging Applications, Sarah A. Seguin, Michael A. Cracraft, James L. Drewniak
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The Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method is a robust technique for calculating electromagnetic fields, but practical problems, involving complex or large geometries, can require a long time to calculate on any one single-processor computer. One computer with many processors or many single-processor computers can reduce the computation time. However, some FDTD cell types, e.g., PML cells, require more computation time than others. Thus, the size and shape of the individual process allocations can significantly influence the computation time. This paper addresses these load balancing issues with static and quasi-dynamic approaches. The Message-Passing Interface (MPI) library is applied to a three-dimensional (3D) …
A Cn-Fdtd Scheme And Its Application To Vlsi Interconnects/Substrate Modeling, Rui Qiang, Dagang Wu, Ji Chen, Chen Wang, James L. Drewniak
A Cn-Fdtd Scheme And Its Application To Vlsi Interconnects/Substrate Modeling, Rui Qiang, Dagang Wu, Ji Chen, Chen Wang, James L. Drewniak
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In this paper, a two-dimensional (2D) Crank-Nicholason (CN) finite difference time domain (FDTD) method is proposed for VLSI interconnect/substrate characterization. Through rigorous truncation and dispersion error analyses, a guideline on using this technique is presented. Several iterative solvers are investigated to accelerate the solution of the CN-FDTD scheme. Numerical examples are given to demonstrate the accuracy and the efficiency of the proposed algorithm.
A Three-Dimensional Fdtd Subgridding Algorithm Based On Interpolation Of Current Density, Kai Xiao, David Pommerenke, James L. Drewniak
A Three-Dimensional Fdtd Subgridding Algorithm Based On Interpolation Of Current Density, Kai Xiao, David Pommerenke, James L. Drewniak
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A three-dimensional subgridding algorithm for the finite difference time domain (FDTD) method is proposed in this paper. The method is based on interpolation of electric and magnetic current densities. The coarse-fine mesh ratio can be either 1:2 or 1:3. Results of a test model utilizing a lossless cavity excited with a dipole show no tendency of instability after 500000 time steps. The reflection in time domain at the subgridding interface was calculated to test the accuracy of the subgridding algorithm.
Anticipating Emi And On-Board Interference In Automotive Platforms, Shishuang Sun, Geping Liu, David Pommerenke, James L. Drewniak, Richard W. Kautz, Chingchi Chen
Anticipating Emi And On-Board Interference In Automotive Platforms, Shishuang Sun, Geping Liu, David Pommerenke, James L. Drewniak, Richard W. Kautz, Chingchi Chen
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A dual-step MTL / FDTD strategy is proposed for anticipating full-vehicle level EMI. In the first step, the current distribution along a cable bundle connecting to electronic modules an an automotive platform is calculated using multi-conductor transmission-line (MTL) models. In order to account for common-mode discontinuities on the vehicle chassis, e.g., slots, 3D full-wave modeling (FDTD) is used to determine radiation impedances, which are thereafter incorporated in the MTL models for compensating the radiation power loss. In the second step, the obtained currents are implemented as impressed current sources in full-vehicle full-wave modeling using an FDTD multi-wire subcelluar algorithm. Thus, …
Representation Of Permittivity For Multiphase Dielectric Mixtures In Fdtd Modeling, Marina Koledintseva, J. Wu, H. Zhang, James L. Drewniak, Konstantin Rozanov
Representation Of Permittivity For Multiphase Dielectric Mixtures In Fdtd Modeling, Marina Koledintseva, J. Wu, H. Zhang, James L. Drewniak, Konstantin Rozanov
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A simple method of approximating frequency characteristics of composites in a form convenient for time-domain numerical modeling is proposed. The frequency characteristics can be obtained from experiment or calculations based on the Maxwell Garnett mixing formalism. The resultant frequency characteristic might be of a complex shape corresponding to a combination of a number of absorption peaks. The approximation is made by a series of Debye-like terms using a genetic algorithm (GA). This leads to the necessity of taking a number of terms in the approximating series. Every term corresponds to its pole, i.e., the frequency where the maximum loss occurs. …
Using Near-Field Scanning To Predict Radiated Fields, Jin Shi, Michael A. Cracraft, Jianmin Zhang, Richard E. Dubroff, Kevin P. Slattery, Masahiro Yamaguchi
Using Near-Field Scanning To Predict Radiated Fields, Jin Shi, Michael A. Cracraft, Jianmin Zhang, Richard E. Dubroff, Kevin P. Slattery, Masahiro Yamaguchi
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Near-field scanning has often been used to measure and characterize magnetic fields surrounding individual integrated circuits (IC) and high speed digital electronic circuits. The paper describes the use of near-field scanning data, performed in a typical laboratory bench top environment, to predict radiated electromagnetic interference (EMI) in a typical product environment. The product environment may include enclosures and apertures. The approach begins by acquiring sufficient near-field scanning data to allow representation of an unintentional radiating source by an equivalent surface current distribution. The equivalent current distribution is used as a source in numerical full wave modeling. The agreement between direct …