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1.5.1.2.3. Simulation Results
The following table shows the minimum and maximum delays on the DCLK and DATA links can be obtained accurately via the IBIS simulation.
Signal | IC Corner | Total Delay Measured via IBIS Simulation at VCC/2 (ns)27 | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
DCLK | Fast/Strong | 2.514 | Minimum DCLK delay |
DCLK | Slow/Weak | 3.886 | Maximum DCLK delay |
DATA | Fast/Strong | 2.042 | Minimum DATA delay |
DATA | Slow/Weak | 3.657 | Maximum DATA delay |
Ultimately, the data setup time slack and the data hold time slack can be obtained by substituting the delay obtained from the IBIS simulation in the following equations.
Assumption for the system setup:
- DCLK frequency: 50MHz (period 20ns)
- Cyclone® V AS timing specifications:
- Minimum tDSU : 1.5ns
- Minimum tDH : 2.9ns
This equation shows the data setup time slack calculation.
Data setup time slack = tDCLK – tDSU – (maximum DCLK delay + maximum DATA delay)
Data setup time slack = 20ns – 1.5ns – (3.886ns + 3.657ns)
Data setup time slack = 10.957ns
This equation shows the data hold time slack calculation.
Data hold time slack = (Minimum DCLK delay + minimum DATA delay) – tDH
Data hold time slack = (2.514ns + 2.042ns) – 2.9ns
Data hold time slack = 1.656ns
The DCLK signal quality is good with the extra RC network as shown in the simulation waveform below. The DCLK signal is simulated using 50 Mbps clock pattern.
By adding the recommended RC network, the DCLK and DATA trace lengths can be designed to as short as possible and are able to meet the minimum data setup or hold time required by the Cyclone® V FPGA.
A smaller maximum DATA delay can be obtained via the simulation technique. The FPGA AS configuration data setup time slack can be improved with the simulation value compared to the flash datasheet specifications.
A larger minimum DATA delay can be obtained via the simulation technique. The FPGA AS configuration data hold time slack can be improved with simulation value compared to the flash datasheet specifications.