Transmission Lines, Reflections, and Terminations - What You Should Know!
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Abstract
During this webinar, we will discuss what a PCB transmission line is and how it behaves electrically. We will investigate causes for PCB Reflections and how to control those reflections through impedance matching and termination. We will also demonstrate solutions to some common problems found on busses on a PCB.
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Traces between circuit board components are more than just copper. These interconnects have an inherent delay that, depending on the signal's edge rate, can cause signal integrity problems. The fast edge rates of today's smaller silicon nodes makes virtually every printed circuit board trace act like a transmission line, each with the potential for signal integrity issues.
During this webinar, we will discuss what a PCB transmission line is and how it behaves electrically. We will investigate causes for PCB Reflections and how to control those reflections through impedance matching and termination. We will also demonstrate solutions to some common problems found on busses on a PCB.
What You Will Learn
- What a transmission line is and how it behaves electrically
- Causes for reflections on your PCB, and how to control them through termination
- Solutions to some common bus problems on a PCB
About the Presenter
Patrick Carrier
Patrick Carrier worked as a Signal Integrity Engineer at Dell for 5 years before joining Mentor in September 2005. Patrick is now a technical marketing engineer specializing in analysis products, including signal and power integrity, EMC, and thermal design.
Who Should View
- Board designers
- Digital designers
- Electrical engineers
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