Simplified Via Array Loss

When an array is converted to a simplified via, a via metal type using the Array Loss model is created, if it does not yet exist. For example, you are translating an array which uses “ViaMetal1” for an array. During the translation a via metal type “ViaMetal1” is created that uses the Array Loss model. During translation, one source metal may be translated into two metal types if there is a significant difference in individual via size in different arrays using the same metal. For more information about via metal types and defining their loss, please see     Array Loss Model

The simplified via is modeled using the same meshing fill as the vias in the original via array. For a detailed discussion of meshing fill for via polygons, please see Meshing Fill for Vias.