Intel Xeon Processor Multiprocessor Platform Design Guide

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Methodology for Determining Topology and Routing Guidelines
Methodology for Determining Topology
and Routing Guidelines 9
This section documents the simulation methodology that was used to derive the topology and
routing guidelines presented in this design guide.
Figure 9-1. Simulation Methodology Flowchart
Determine
signal categories
and topology
of system
Limited Monte Carlo (LMC) simulations to
determine parameter significance, corner
conditions, and preliminary solution space
Parameter Sweeps to solidify solution
space, and determine routing guidelines,
buffer strengths, and component spacing
Interconnect extraction
Pre-layout
simulations
Further investigation
into ISI, crosstalk,
SSO, etc.
Post-layout
simulations
Design
check
Placement and
routing of
reference board
(CAD)
fail
pass
Validation
of
flight time and signal
integrity
Sensitivity
analysis
should
include ISI,
crosstalk,
SSO, etc.
Targeted Monte Carlo
(TMC) simulations
to refine solution space