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From: twilson@friar.gandalf.ca (tom wilson)
Subject: future bus, transmission line, simulation
Message-ID: <1991Mar11.152746.19730@hobbit.gandalf.ca>
Sender: twilson@hobbit.gandalf.ca (tom wilson)
Organization: Gandalf Data Ltd., Nepean, Ontario
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1991 15:27:46 GMT
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-Looking for information regarding computer simulation application
software for modeling and analyzing microstrip lines, by using transmission
line techniques.

-Has anyone used any application programs for this purpose, specifically
Spice or Pspice? If so, could you please send information on models
used, parameters specified, flexibility of package, predictability
reliability of results, etc. Copies of models used and results would be useful.

-We are attempting to simulate a high-speed, Futurbus-type backplane,
and for this reason need a model that would accurately characterize the
backplane in terms of loaded/unloaded impedance and crosstalk. We would
like to be able to specify the physical parameters of the lines (ie.
width, spacing, dielectric, height), and line loading (in terms of distributed
or lumped capacitances, inductance, driver/receiver characteristics.)

Any information available on models, packages or experience in this area
would be appreciated.

-- 
Tom Wilson, twilson@gandalf.ca, Gandalf Data Ltd, Ottawa Canada, (613) 723-6500