Crosstalk effects in mixed-signal ICs in deep submicron digital CMOS technology
This paper illustrates the crosstalk phenomenon and its impact on the design of mixed analog/digital circuits with high accuracy specifications. Generation of digital disturbs, propagation through the substrate, and effects on analog devices are considered, with particular emphasis on integrated circuits realized on heavily doped substrate, where traditional shielding is less effective. Techniques to reduce analog/digital crosstalk are reviewed and discussed. A simple modeling approach is presented, suitable for the analysis of crosstalk effects using a conventional electrical simulator (SPICE). Experimental results on a test chip are presented to validate the modeling approach.
crosstalk phenomenon analog/digital circuits modeling approach