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
Calendar

Date:

March 31, 2026

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Location:

  • Sintecs HQ Hengelo (NL)
Time

Duration:

Full-day

People

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.

Money

Pricing:

Eur 699,- p/p excl. VAT

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