Chapter 19

Case Study

3-D Power Distribution Topologies and Models

Abstract

A prototype circuit used to evaluate the effects of the TSVs on the switching noise within 3-D circuits is described in this chapter. The prototype 3-D test circuit comprises several power distribution topologies which are each described. Several design considerations for these power distribution networks are presented. Different decoupling allocation strategies within the prototype circuit are discussed. A comparison of the average and peak noise and resonant behavior for each power network topology with and without board level decoupling capacitors is provided, and suggestions for enhancing the power delivery network are offered.

Keywords

3-D power distribution networks; ...

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