SI Fundamentals Masterclass
Masterclass objectives:
- Gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of signal integrity (SI) and their critical role in modern electronic designs.
- Learn practical design techniques to enhance signal performance in PCBs.
- Develop confidence in identifying and resolving signal integrity issues effectively.
Masterclass content:
- Definition of SI
- SI visualization
- Importance of SI
- Circuit theory
- Transmission line theory
- Electromagnetic theory (entry level only)
- What is electricity
- Electromagnetic fields
- Fundamental properties of materials
- Signal impedance
- Signal speed
- Root causes of SI
- Analog vs digital signals
- Time domain vs frequency domain
- Evolution of rise time
- Bandwidth
- Loss budget
- Transmission line concept
- Transmission line behavior
- Transmission line termination
- Transmission line topologies
- Parasitics
- Loss mechanisms
- Crosstalk
- Stack-ups
- Components
- Introduction to differential signaling
- True differential signals
- Differential impedance
- Skew
- Crosstalk
- Mode conversion
- Return path
- Stack-up guidelines
- Placement guidelines
- Lay-out guidelines
- Grounding and return path guidelines
- SI optimization guidelines
Date:
March 31, 2026
Location:
- Sintecs HQ Hengelo (NL)
Duration:
Full-day
Participants:
10 – 20 persons
Note: These sessions are strictly confidential. Recording, copying, or distributing any part of the session, in whole or in part, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent.
Pricing:
Eur 699,- p/p excl. VAT