S-Parameters: Are They as Good as You Think?

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Overview

S-parameters are one of the most common methods of modeling passive interconnects in high speed SERDES designs. In this 30-minute web seminar, we will look closely at S-parameters and discuss some of the common issues that are found with S-parameters in simulation.

What You Will Learn

  • Basics of S-parameter model quality
  • Common issues found in S-parameter models
  • How to use the TouchStone Viewer to debug S-parameter models

Who Should View

Hardware Engineers, Signal Integrity Engineers, and PCB Designers who:

  • Use or develop S-parameter models
  • Are designing boards with multi-Gbps SERDES interfaces
  • Want to learn more about S-parameter models

 

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