Transfer functions of on-chip global interconnects based on distributed RLCG interconnects model

Abstract

Novel transfer functions For on-chip global interconnects are rigorously derived based cm distributed resistance, inductance, capacitance and conductance (RLCG) transmission line model with typical boundary conditions. The new transfer function of interconnect reveals that the distributed conductance of interconnects has a severe effect on the performance of interconnect. The peak value of voltage will decrease about 50% in the case of g = 0.33S/m , compared with the ideal lossless case of g = 0 for the finite length interconnect with an open circuit termination and an arbitrary source impedance. The crosstalk between coupled interconnects is also examined and demonstrated numerically © 2005 IEEE.