Extreme Signal Integrity to 50GHz
CMP-50 Channel Modeling Platform for High-Speed Systems up to 50 GHz
The CMP-50 Channel Modeling Platform represents a powerful next generation tool for development of high-speed 50 GHz systems. The standard product is also used as a template for a custom modeling solution which utilizes a customer specific stack-up and fabricator. The primary target application for this product is 3D-EM solver analysis modeling versus time and frequency domain measurement methodology. All structures include de-embedding to isolate the device-under-test (DUT) using Symmetrical De-embedding such as Automatic Fixture Removal (AFR, both 1X and 2X) or Measure Based Model (MBM) using ADS.
Program Contents:
- CMP-50 Platform, assembled and 100% TDR QA tested, with custom stands
- Cross-section for that platform, use as-fabricated geometries
- Measured S-parameters, pre-tested for quality (passivity/causality and resampled for time domain simulations)
- PCB layout design files (NDA required)
- EDA Library including Loss Models, including Industry First accurate surface roughness models
- Comprehensive training for 3D EM analysis – correspondence, material ID in X-Y and Z axis in HFSS
Connector Types Available: 2.4mm | 1.85mm | » Download Data Sheet
Product Features
- Includes critical structures such as vias, crosstalk aggressors, impedance analysis, ground voids, meshing, loss, and material ID for complete EDA benchmarking
- Allegro layout (.brd or OBD++) available for easy 3D EM import (NDA required)
- Measured S-parameters files included for each structure, tested for quality,
- Material extraction method, including surface roughness
- HFSS Model library included
- TDR resolvers for ultra-fast TDR (10 psec. and 28 psec. rise times) for EDA time domain calibration
- HFSS set-up, and material ID (X-Y and Z-axis, Tensor-based) web-based training
Product Applications
- Full Anisotropic X-Y and Z Dk and Df extraction using WRT propriety method (NDA required)
- Establish 50GHz High-Confidence Design
- TDNA-VNA analysis structures
- Learn how to design 1st spin designs to 50GHz and achieve IEEE P370 TG1 signal integrity rated quality
- Benchmark simulations, test meshing, port boundaries, solver approach
- THRU calibration, T-matrix de-embedding
- De-embedding validation and measurement validation
What’s Included:
- Fully assembled CMP-50 platform (100% NIST traceable TDR tested)
- Cross-sectional data and as-fabricated PCB stackup
- Measured S-parameters (causality and passivity verified)
- HFSS model library and training session with WRT engineer
- EDA Kit with surface roughness models and material property extraction
- Layout files (.brd or OBD++, NDA required)
Product Details
Part Number: 916-0002-00 (CMP-50-2.4mm) or 916-0001-00 (CMP-50-1.85mm)
Model Name: CMP-50 Advanced Channel Modeling Platform
Supported Data Rates: Up to 50 GHz (TDNA/VNA analysis, 10ps–28ps rise times)
Connector Type: 2.4mm or 1.85mm vertical launch female (compression mount, replaceable)
Technical Specifications – CMP-50 Platform
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| PC Board Material | Isola I-Tera MT40 |
| Connectors | 2.4mm or 1.85mm vertical launch female (VLF), compression mount, replaceable All connectors are NIST traceable tested |
| Dimensions | 16” x 16” (without stands) |
Test Structures Included (Grouped by Analysis Category)
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Simple Transmission | Traces for material ID and basic transmission modeling |
| Modal ID | Single-ended and differential traces of varying lengths |
| Pathological | Untuned connector launch vias, crosstalk generators, diff pair with plane cutout |
| Meshing Challenges | Graduated co-planar structures for 3D EM mesh benchmarking |
| Time Domain | TDR resolvers (Beatty standards, whiskers, 10ps and 28ps rise time support) |
| Z-Axis Challenges | Untuned vias, differential pairs with adjacent plane cutouts |
| VNA Calibration | Short, Open, Load, Thru, 1X THRU, 2X THRU |
| Resonance Modeling | Ring, stub, and anisotropic resonators |
| ISI Emulation | Ultra-long differential traces (16” and 32”) for intersymbol interference |
Ordering Information
| Part Number | Model | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 916-0001-00 | CMP-50-1.85mm | Channel Modeling Platform with 1.85mm VLF connectors |
| 916-0002-00 | CMP-50-2.4mm | Channel Modeling Platform with 2.4mm VLF connectors |
| 906-0002-00 | Cable Bundle | 4-pair DXM086 matched coax cables, 2.4mm male connectors, 16 dB RL, 1 ps skew (2×42″, 1×36″, 1×24″) |
| 907-0016-00 | Case | Pelican case with custom foam for 16″ x 16″ WRT platforms |
For custom solutions based on customer stack-up refer to CMP-50X
