Frequency Response of Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Power Tracks
Keywords:
Frequency response, on-chip power distribution network, pass-band, stop-bandAbstract
Previous investigations into the on-chip power distribution network (OCPDN) have focused on low frequency ranges. This study analyzes the highfrequency behavior of OCPDNs, where the wavelength approaches the dimension of the OCPDN and the track structure in the OCPDN. A theoretical model based on transmission line theory with common mode and differential mode analysis is established. The model shows that the power tracks can block the propagation of electromagnetic waves in certain frequency ranges and that wide stopbands exist. Full wave simulation based on (HFSS) is performed to verify the model. The simulation results match the theory, confirming the predicted behavior of the power tracks. Measurements are performed on prototype power tracks and the results are again consistent with the theory. The behavior of the power tracks shown here provides important information for the design of integrated circuits for millimeter-scale wave communications.
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