Circuit Simulation Test for Memory Intersymbol Interference

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional semiconductor chip test methods are inadequate for evaluating the performance of memory chips, particularly in addressing intersymbol interference and channel attenuation, which affects data transmission reliability.

Innovation Solution

A circuit simulation test method involving a parametric data model to generate preset write data, a test platform to generate test results, and an eye diagram generation module to analyze the impact of intersymbol interference, allowing for the comparison of ideal and actual data eye diagrams to assess circuit performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional semiconductor chip test methods are used, then testing process is simple, but testing accuracy for memory chip performance is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetesting accuracyVSAvoidtesting process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a parametric data model that generates preset write data based on preset parameters, copying real-world data characteristics into a controllable simulation environment. This allows accurate testing of memory chip performance without requiring complex physical test setups, thereby improving measurement precision while managing device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an eye diagram generation module as an intermediary that processes test results and generates visual representations of signal quality. This intermediary component enables accurate assessment of intersymbol interference and channel attenuation effects without directly complicating the core testing process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If data transmission bandwidth is increased, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but intersymbol interference increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoiddata transmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the eye diagram generation module analyzes test results and provides information about intersymbol interference and signal quality. This feedback enables optimization of data transmission parameters to maintain high bandwidth while minimizing interference effects, thus improving both productivity and reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses parametric data models that allow systematic variation of transmission parameters such as bandwidth, clock frequency, and data patterns. By changing these parameters and observing their effect on eye diagrams, the system can identify optimal settings that maximize data transmission efficiency while maintaining reliability through controlled interference levels

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS11846674B2Circuit simulation test method and apparatus, device, and medium
Publication Date: 2023.12.19 CHANGXIN MEMORY TECH INC
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AI summary

The present application relates to a circuit simulation test method and apparatus, a device, and a medium. The method includes: creating a parametric data model, wherein the parametric data model is configured to generate preset write data based on a preset parameter; creating a test platform, wherein the test platform is configured to generate a test result based on the preset write data; creating an eye diagram generation module, wherein the eye diagram generation module is configured to generate a data eye diagram based on the test result; and conducting a simulation test, inputting the preset write data to the test platform and obtaining the test result, and generating the data eye diagram by using the eye diagram generation module.