Signal Integrity Classes
Signal Integrity is an increasingly important analog field that digital
circuit designers and layout people need to understand to make their
circuitry work on with today's sub-nanosecond edge rates and
multi-layer layouts. The alternative is to have an analog
signal-integrity engineer work with them at critical design and layout
stages.
My
full-day course gives you practical information that can be immediately
applied to save time and money in engineering development. My pricing
structure makes it easier to have ALL of your engineering staff trained
at the same time, rather than just a few key people. The benefit is
that when the class is over, all of the engineers and designers
understand the material, and can all work together "on the same page"
to solve signal integrity problems quickly saving time and money.
My
approach is a very graphic one with not only the equations, but
intuitive diagrams and arguments to help you remember and understand
the various problems and their solutions. And you will be able to apply
what you have learned to new problems that you encounter.
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Topics covered are: |
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Using Buried Capacitance properly to increase noise margin
and free up printed circuit board space. |
2.
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Measuring
techniques that can be used on the bench to accurately evaluate the
effectiveness of Buried Capacitance and signal waveform accuracy. |
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Calculating
and minimizing crosstalk on PCBs, especially with large numbers of
layers. |
4.
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PCB
and Chassis design techniques to reduce EMI radiation. |
5.
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Using
Field-Solving software to predict crosstalk performance. |
6.
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Proper
transmission line termination on PCBs, and how it can increase noise
margin. |
7.
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High-frequency
substrates, when to use them and why. |
8.
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Trace
bandwidth limitations. |
9.
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Check-list
of tools for measuring PCB parameters, and which ones you need. |
10.
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The
problems caused by conventional pads and traces on PCB layouts. |
11.
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How
simulation software and modern PCB milling machines can benefit you,
enabling you to prototype SMD designs. |
12.
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Benefits
of noise-filtering with A/D converters. |
Pricing:
$1,500 flat fee for local (Portland, OR - Vancouver, WA) all-day
courses, plus $100 per person material fee, plus travel time/mileage
fee. This includes copies of the slides with ample space for
note-taking. If your schedule doesn't allow for a single all-day
program, the course may be broken down into segments for 2, 3, or 4
hours per day. E-mail GarySanders@the-analog-guy.com
or call my mobile phone 360-624-0166 for an exact quotation for your
particular needs.
$1,500
flat fee plus $500 per day for out-of-town courses (plus any air travel
required), plus $100 per person material fee, plus travel and
accommodations costs. This includes copies of the slides with ample
space for note-taking. If you prefer the course may be broken down into
segments for 2, 3, or 4 hours per day. E-mail GarySanders@the-analog-guy.com
or call my mobile phone 360-624-0166 for an exact quotation for your
particular needs.