Signal Integrity In Practice

SI is focused on high speed serial links, and Telian's 7 Steps encapsulates how to balance hardware and software for a successful implementation. Day one juxtaposes the 7 steps against the most common causes of SI failure, so engineers know how to prioritize design tasks and where to focus effort. Attendees finish day one with a sense of "I can do this," regardless of how mysterious and complex SI seemed at the start of the day.

On day two Telian takes a deeper look at topics such as equalization (EQ) and crosstalk, with a practical focus on what automation (e.g., design tools, auto-negotiation) will handle and what it will not. Serial links have revolutionized the practice because much of SI has gone inside the ICs in the form of EQ. “While we address what must be done in hardware, because higher data rate SI hinges on EQ, it's essential hardware engineers acquire a working knowledge of its use, " says Telian.

"My focus on EQ is part of what makes this class unique, and the hands-on labs quickly boot up attendees on how to use it effectively, "Improper software EQ is the number one reason links fail, with number two being hardware discontinuities. Telian concludes. "Using hands-on labs on day two ensures attendees experience both the power and limitations of EQ, further underscoring how to blend hardware and software to achieve robust SI.