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Efficient Iterative Process Based on an Improved Genetic Algorithm for Decoupling Capacitor Placement at Board Level

24 Oct 2019-Electronics (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute)-Vol. 8, Iss: 11, pp 1219

TL;DR: In this paper, a genetic algorithm is used for the optimization of the decoupling capacitors in order to obtain the frequency spectrum of the input impedance in different positions on the network, below previously defined values.

AbstractTo reduce the noise created by a power delivery network, the number, the value of decoupling capacitors and their arrangement on the board are critical to reaching this goal. This work deals with specific improvements, implemented on a genetic algorithm, which used for the optimization of the decoupling capacitors in order to obtain the frequency spectrum of the input impedance in different positions on the network, below previously defined values. Measurements are performed on a specifically manufactured board in order to validate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm and the optimization results obtained for a specific example board.

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TL;DR: An iterative optimization for decoupling capacitor placement on a power delivery network (PDN) is presented based on Genetic Algorithm and Artificial Neural Network to effectively provide results consistent with those obtained by a longer optimization based on commercial simulators.
Abstract: An iterative optimization for decoupling capacitor placement on a power delivery network (PDN) is presented based on Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN). The ANN is first trained by an appropriate set of results obtained by a commercial simulator. Once the ANN is ready, it is used within an iterative GA process to place a minimum number of decoupling capacitors for minimizing the differences between the input impedance at one or more location, and the required target impedance. The combined GA–ANN process is shown to effectively provide results consistent with those obtained by a longer optimization based on commercial simulators. With the new approach the accuracy of the results remains at the same level, but the computational time is reduced by at least 30 times. Two test cases have been considered for validating the proposed approach, with the second one also being compared by experimental measurements.

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Proceedings ArticleDOI
01 Jul 2020
TL;DR: An optimization algorithm for accordingly placing decoupling capacitors one-by-one and iteratively evaluating the cost function of each PDN design solution is proposed, leading to a decap configuration that effectively takes into account the decap value, the parasitics inductance, and the decap location.
Abstract: The current demand in Power Distribution Network (PDN) design is characterized by the accurate placement of decoupling capacitors and the minimization of their number aimed at cost saving. The paper proposes an optimization algorithm for accordingly placing decoupling capacitors one-by-one and iteratively evaluating the cost function of each PDN design solution. This allows the designer to identify the minimum number of decaps whenever the input impedance satisfies the target impedance requirements. The algorithm is based on the Genetic Algorithm accordingly adapted for the specific application of PDN design. It may involve the evaluation of the input impedance at multiple locations, representing either multiple ICs, as well as multiple power input areas/pins of the same IC. The validation of the developed optimization algorithm is carried out by applying it to a manufactured PCB and by employing typical (low inductance) decaps for PDN design. The optimization process led to a decap configuration that effectively takes into account the decap value, the parasitics inductance, and the decap location. An accurate experimental test further validates the optimized PDN.

3 citations

Proceedings ArticleDOI
26 Jul 2021
TL;DR: In this article, a new genetic algorithm (GA) is proposed for the selection and placement of capacitors to meet a target impedance using as few capacitors as possible, which is centered around controlling the number of unused port locations in the GA population solutions, with the result of smoothing out the GA convergence and speeding up the convergence rate.
Abstract: Decoupling capacitors are used to provide adequate and stable power for integrated circuits in printed circuit boards (PCB). For complicated and large designs, it is difficult to select capacitors to meet voltage ripple limits while also minimizing cost because the search space is too large. In this work, a new genetic algorithm (GA) is proposed for the selection and placement of capacitors to meet a target impedance using as few capacitors as possible. The GA is centered around controlling the number of unused port locations in the GA population solutions, with the result of smoothing out the GA convergence and speeding up the convergence rate. A result comparison is made of the proposed GA against other algorithms and found the GA competitive if not better for the select test cases.

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed possible solutions based on decoupling or isolation for suppressing power distribution network (PDN) noise on package or printed circuit board (PCB) levels.
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