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Signal Integrity Optimization for C-PHY Channel Using Surrogate Model of Tab-Routing Structure

This article presents the first comprehensive investigation into the crosstalk mechanism within a three-wire (four-conductor) C-PHY transmission channel based on mixed-mode theory ( X , Y , and C modes). The phase difference between X and Y modes is identified as a primary contributor to crosstalk,...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on electromagnetic compatibility 2024-10, p.1-9
Main Authors: Cheng, Yu-Ying, Wu, Tzong-Lin
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Language:English
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Summary:This article presents the first comprehensive investigation into the crosstalk mechanism within a three-wire (four-conductor) C-PHY transmission channel based on mixed-mode theory ( X , Y , and C modes). The phase difference between X and Y modes is identified as a primary contributor to crosstalk, leading to signal integrity (SI) degradation. A tab-routing design is first specifically applied to enhance SI in three-wire (four-conductor) C-PHY channels. Additionally, an artificial neural network (ANN) based surrogate model is developed to map tab-routing parameters to eye-opening metrics efficiently. By combining the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm with the ANN-based surrogate model, optimal geometrical parameters for the tab-routing C-PHY channel with enhanced SI performance can be quickly determined. The optimized three-wire tab-routing C-PHY channel, fabricated on a two-layer printed circuit board (PCB), demonstrates a 17.2% improvement in eye-opening and an 8.5% reduction in the occupied area compared to a typical 50 Ω three-wire channel. This article also represents the first application of machine learning (ANN, PSO) to C-PHY SI research, significantly improving design process efficiency. The feasibility and accuracy of the ANN-based surrogate model applied to the tab-routing C-PHY channel are thoroughly validated.
ISSN:0018-9375
1558-187X
DOI:10.1109/TEMC.2024.3476489