The EEcosytem Podcast: Recent Episodes
Judy Warner
Welcome to The EEcosystem Podcast, a podcast for Electrical Engineers who design and develop advanced technology applications. Each week we feature conversations with experts and subject matter experts that will help you navigate your design across all disciplines and stakeholders through a systems-based perspective. Subjects discussed are packaging, components, supply chain, materials, PCB design, fab, assembly, SI/PI/EMI, RF/MW/mmWave, embedded systems, test and measurement, and more. For more information, please visit our website for more technical resources and to join our online engineering community: https://theeecosytem.com.
In this episode, we delve into Electronic Design Magazine's yearly career and salary survey with Michelle Kopier, Group Associate Publisher. Learn about their online tool, utilizing data from 2000+ engineers, to determine salary based on education, experience, and US state of residence. Unravel strategies for maximizing earning potential for your engineering career using real-world data.
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In this episode of the EEcosystem Podcast, high-speed expert, Lee Ritchey, unravels the complexities and nuances of power delivery systems in circuit design. Hosted by Judy Warner, the conversation examines top-to-bottom aspects of power supply, from the foundational definition to the roles of DC converters and onboard capacitors. When it comes to the intricacies of system integration, feel guided through the labyrinthine world of voltage reduction, powerful currents, and embracing new technologies.
Beyond technicalities, this podcast episode examines the prevalent challenges in the industry due to the rising demand for skilled workforce. Heeding to this issue, Lee Ritchie shares how his unique teaching methods can aid professionals in honing their skills. The pair also debunks myths around power delivery systems and dispels misconceptions relating to application notes.
The conversation also reviews how tech giants like Intel strategize to optimize the gift of power delivery systems, presenting an inside look into the future of design for integrated circuits from renowned manufacturers such as Xilinx and Altera Broadcom. The experts reflect on how to engineer an adequate interplane capacitor into your pin circle board stack up, a vital lesson in circuit design concepts.
This episode also sheds light on the critical need to deeply understand board materials and design stack-ups, given the challenges posed by high-powered systems on delicate copper planes. Both guests emphasize the indispensable need to engineer power delivery systems before any other design aspect and share a valuable glimpse into the future of PDS designs.
Stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving tech industry as these industry leaders share invaluable tips to elevate PDS and predict future advancements. While the growing challenges may seem daunting, the experts share their optimism for cutting-edge solutions on the horizon from developers worldwide.
Join us in this episode of our DesignCon pregame series as Judy Warner sits down with Matt Burns and Scott McMorrow from Samtec. As industry pioneers in connectivity, they discuss the approaching DesignCon, unveil groundbreaking technology, and share innovative leaps set to captivate. Scott provides captivating insights on their recent integrations with ANSYS HFSS driving the industry forward.
Find out all about Samtec's game-changing initiatives in the connectivity sector and their all-new informative podcast linked below. Prepare for a very interesting discussion with Matt and Scott, shedding light on what you can look forward to DesignCon event and into ongoing trends.
Discover Samtec's ambitious plans to usher in an advanced era of high-speed connectivity at DesignCon. Amid an industry increasingly dependent on data centers, hyperscalers, AI/ML, etc., Samtec is all set to unveil new products that support an astounding 224 gigabit per second on the channel level.
Explore more on Samtec's new product launches, presentations, insightful technical discourses, and live product demonstrations lined up for DesignCon. You'll also hear about the opening reception, proudly sponsored by Samtec.
One of the key points of this episode is the rollout of new air cable design by Samtec and an innovative ANSYS-led tutorial on designing via transitions in PCBs by Scott. The Python scripts-backed tutorial aims to simplify the design process, guiding you through various configurations for specific Samtec connectors.
Finally, witness how cross-industry collaborations are steering the industry away from compartmentalization toward a unified approach. With a focus on collective growth where partnerships between connector companies, test and measurement firms, and semiconductor companies become the norm rather than an exception, this is an episode you cannot miss.
This episode features special guest Suzanne Deffree, Group Event Director for DesignCon 2024. Get a look behind the scenes of this premier high-speed communication and systems design conference. Often referred to as the 'Super Bowl of Electronics' Suzanne offers an insider's perspective on what makes it a must-attend industry event.
Discover the exciting array of tracks, keynotes, speakers, and social events. Suzanne also explains newly expanded integrated DriveWorld conference, with a focus on the booming automotive electronics industry that includes autonomous and electric vehicles.
Listeners get an exclusive sneak-peak into the '40 under 40' program, a new initiative offering complimentary access to selected industry newcomers under the age of 40. Dive into the potential it offers for networking, mentorship from industry leaders and career growth.
Explore Suzanne's personal excitement and commitment towards nurturing talent and also the avenues for retirees to share their invaluable expertise, shaping the industry's future. The high anticipation for a growth in exhibitors, with over 160 companies expected this year, is also discussed, bringing new perspectives to the forefront.
Finally, hear about the social allure of DesignCon, the networking opportunities it provides, and the potential for professional growth. Learn about DesignCon's role in furthering technology evolution and the momentum it provides to careers and ideas. Get an exclusive discount code and be part of this remarkable community.
In this episode, Hermann Ruckerbauer discusses the challenges and sticking points in memory design. He highlights the importance of not blindly following design guides and reference designs, as they may not be suitable for specific design constraints. Hermann also emphasizes the need for thorough verification and testing of memory interfaces, including functional corner case tests and measurement-based single integrity verification. He provides recommendations for engineers, such as conducting a bus priority study and understanding controller functionality. Hermann also mentions his upcoming tutorial at DesignCon on the latest measurement techniques for next-generation memory systems.
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🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. https://www.samtec.com/
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🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler https://www.picotestonline.com/
From concept to creation, this video is your guide to mastering the product design process. Don't miss out on the wisdom shared by these experts! Join us on a journey through the intricacies of product design with electronics engineers Ben Dannan and Heesoo Lee.
Discover the roadmap, uncover key insights, and gain practical tips as they navigate the challenging terrain of the electronics engineer's journey.
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👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/produc...
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit https://translinetech.com/
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://summitinterconnect.com/
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. https://www.samtec.com/
🎛 Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/
💽For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler https://www.picotestonline.com/
🚀 Explore the high-speed digital frontier in our latest video, "Decoding VNAs and Standards Compliance." Unveil the crucial role of Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) in meeting IEEE, PCIe, and USB standards. 🌐 Discover how VNAs provide dual insights into frequency and time domain signals, giving engineers a comprehensive view. 🔍 Get a sneak peek into our DesignCon papers, seamlessly weaving in standards themes and solutions. 🤖 Dive into the impact of AI on high-speed projects and connect with us to stay updated on Rhode's presence at DesignCon. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of cutting-edge tech! 🌟
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Rohde Schwarz VNA Complimentary Primer: t.ly/8wgr6 R&S ZVA
Vector Network Analyzer, up to 110 GHz Product Page: t.ly/51kQs
DesignCon Registration: t.ly/Q03qH
Rohde & Schwarz LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rohd...
Signal Integrity Expert and founder of SI Guys, Don Telian, is our guest in this episode. We discuss his illustrious career which includes his time at Intel, where he became The Father of IBIS. Don has made a very popular SI Cheat Sheet for hardware engineers. He shares some practical guidelines from this cheat sheet and other principles he's articulated in his book, Signal Integrity in Practice. He also talks about his unique after-hours interests as a professional drummer and triathlete.
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Book: Signal Integrity in Practice
SICheat Sheet
Eric Bogatin Podcast with Don Telian
Telian Articles in Signal Integrity Journal
After the worldwide chip shortages during the pandemic, the US government has been investing in re-shoring chip foundries around the country. However, as PCBAA says "Chips Don't Float!" In this episode, David Schild, Executive Director of PCBAA shares exciting updates on presidential and congressional support for securing the PCB fabrication and materials supply chain. This means unleashing innovation and making the US competitive with our global competitors.
Accurate 3D EM Analysis With a Click of Button | Know How ? Expert - Yuriy Shlepnev (Simberian Inc.)
02:00 Intro: Yuriy’s background and brief overview of Simberian and Simbeor
04:30 What is Simbeor? What problems does it solve? Who is it for?
12:00 What is new in the latest release?
14:50 What kind of feedback have you received on the latest release?
23:29 Accurate 3D EM analysis (that correlates to measurement!)
25:45 What makes Simbeor different from other SI simulation tools?
28:15 Affordability, ERC, faster analysis, automation
34:40 Simbeor is available as a library that customers can use to build their own application
33:10 Easy to learn and use
36:54 Where can our audience learn more about Simbeor and connect with you for updates? Links for
Show Notes:
Simberian Website: https://www.simberian.com/
Simbeor YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@simbeor
LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simb...
Yuriy’s LinkedIn LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuriy-shl...
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📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit https://translinetech.com/
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://summitinterconnect.com/
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. https://www.samtec.com/
🎛 Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/
💽For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler https://www.picotestonline.com/
🔌 Welcome to our latest video featuring an in-depth conversation with Tomide Adesanmi, the co-founder of Circuit Mind! Join us as we dive into the world of circuit design and the groundbreaking solutions that Circuit Mind is bringing to the table.
🛠️ In this interview, we'll explore the challenges that circuit designers face, including the problem of spending too much time in data silos and not enough time on innovation. Tomide Adesanmi will elaborate on these issues and provide insights into the real-world struggles engineers encounter.
🤝 Discover the story behind the founding of Circuit Mind and how Tomide Adesanmi and their co-founder met. Learn how they envisioned innovative solutions to address the industry's pain points.
🚀 We'll also explore the key capabilities and differentiators that set Circuit Mind apart from typical Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. Find out how this cutting-edge platform empowers engineers and designers to work more efficiently.
📊 Learn about Circuit Mind's unique approach to Beta testing and gathering feedback. Tomide Adesanmi will explain the "Concierge" method, which focuses on creating real value for professional engineers and facilitating product development.
📈 Get inspired by a memorable use case where Circuit Mind made a significant impact. You won't want to miss this real-world success story!
🚀 Discover where Circuit Mind stands in terms of product launch and availability, and hear about the valuable feedback they're receiving from users and industry experts.
📈 Gain insights into the strategic thinking behind Circuit Mind's measured introduction to the marketplace and scaling. Learn how they are carefully building their presence in the industry.
🔗 Finally, find out where you can learn more about Circuit Mind, request a demo, or explore their website. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see this innovative tool in action!
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⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://summitinterconnect.com/
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. https://www.samtec.com/
🎛 Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/
💽For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/ 🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler https://www.picotestonline.com/
In this episode, EE and former Lockheed Martin PCB expert join us to discuss why the hand-off between design engineers and their fabricators has become so challenging and problematic. She explains how, in her new role at Summit Interconnect, she is developing a team and a program dedicated to helping support, educate, and empower engineers. She also offers ways to improve your knowledge and skills in DfM best practices.
0:50 Intro background 5:10 Your role and interests at Summit
10:36 How has the PCB Design hand-off changed with greater complexity
12:01 How do design engineers define DFM and specific needs?
14:14 Advice for engineers wanting more DfM self-education?
16:04 What next for Summit?
16:56 How can our audience connect with you and Summit?
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Summit Webinars https://summitinterconnect.com/webinars/
Laura Martin LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-b-martin/
IPC Committees Page https://www.ipc.org/committee-page
📘 Join The EEcosystem Engineering Community Today for your free subscription to our monthly newsletter and to receive Samtec's Signal Integrity Handbook and 200 hours of Eric Bogatin Training. https://theeecosystem.com
💡For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today. https://www.signalintegrityjournal.com/
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/produc...
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit https://translinetech.com/
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://summitinterconnect.com/ 🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. https://www.samtec.com/
🎛 Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/
💽For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler https://www.picotestonline.com/
Samtec's Global Head of Technical Marketing, Matt Burns, joins us to discuss the rapidly emerging new era of high-speed technology. He covers what's happening in 224Gps, AI, satellites, 5G, Open RAN, PCI6, and much more. He shares his observations of how Samtec is "integrating to innovate" with partners from all aspects of the ecosystem. He also discusses how engineers can continue to keep their fingers on the pulse of the industry to keep updating and improving their skill sets.
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Signal Integrity Center of Excellence https://www.samtec.com/s2s/signal-integrity-group
Signal Integrity Handbook https://suddendocs.samtec.com/notesandwhitepapers/samtec-signal-integrity-handbook.pdf
Samtec Upcoming Events https://blog.samtec.com/events/
📘 Join The EEcosystem Engineering Community Today for your free subscription to our monthly newsletter and to receive Samtec's Signal Integrity Handbook and 200 hours of Eric Bogatin Training. https://theeecosystem.com
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today. https://www.signalintegrityjournal.com/
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/produc...
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit https://translinetech.com/
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://summitinterconnect.com/
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. https://www.samtec.com/
🎛 Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/
💽For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler https://www.picotestonline.com/
Ben Dannan of Signal Edge Solutions and Principal Engineer at a Tier One Defense Contractor discusses a presentation he'll be giving at EDI Con Online next week. His talk is entitled: What is Enough VDDQ Package PI Analysis for DDR4/5. His talk will cover an actual use case he and his colleague encountered and will share techniques on how to "sanity check" vendor IP models to ensure accurate simulation that will result in positive implications across the whole system.
Show Notes
EDI Con Registration Page: https://www.edicononline.com/register/
Ben Dannan LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-dannan/
Judy’s LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/judymwarner/
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👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/produc...
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit https://translinetech.com/
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://summitinterconnect.com/
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. https://www.samtec.com/
🎛 Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/
💽For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler https://www.picotestonline.com/
Bert Simonovich shares insights related to hidden factors he's discovered in regard to inaccurate impedance models. He's discovered hidden effects that are a result of anisotropic effects in copper-clad laminates, that can result in signal integrity problems. Bert will be giving two upcoming presentations including EDI COM which takes place next week. He will be giving a deeper and more expanded version of this topic in January at DesignCon 2024.
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EDI Con Registration https://www.edicononline.com/register/
Bert Simonovich Articles in Signal Integrity Journal
DesignCon 2024
Bert’s LinkedIn Profile
Judy’s LinkedIn Profile
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💡For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today. https://www.signalintegrityjournal.com/
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/produc...
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit https://translinetech.com/
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://summitinterconnect.com/
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. https://www.samtec.com/
🎛 Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/
💽For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler (https://www.picotestonline.com/).
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more.
Visit Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/
For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler.
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Passing EMC can be extremely challenging and expensive. Particularly when you fail and have to go through a mystifying debug that feels like a game of whack-a-mole. Juliano Mologni, EMI/EMC expert and product manager at Ansys, discusses things engineers should consider and how simulation will help you go into that "Chamber of Secrets" confident and with passing results every time!
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📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit https://translinetech.com/
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://summitinterconnect.com/
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. https://www.samtec.com/
🎛 Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/
💽For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
🔌 Picotest (https://www.picotest.com/index.html) specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler (https://www.picotestonline.com/).
The Electronic Design Automation Conference, or EDI CON will be held every Wednesday in October. It's free, it's fully online and is full of excellent technical sessions for engineers. Pat Hindle, Media Director at Signal Integrity Journal joins me this week to share a sneak peek on the Four technical tracks, the sessions, speakers and all you can expect for the conference.
Register for EDI Con https://www.edicononline.com/
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In this video, we will discuss the basics of power integrity in applications ranging from Space to TikTok. We will cover the following topics:
The need for power integrity is universal in today's electronic applications. Leading experts Steve Sandler and Heidi Barnes share their insights from space and data center applications to PCB design and how to stay ahead in the ever-changing technology landscape.
1) What is power integrity?
2) Why is it important?
3) The different types of power integrity problems
4) How to improve power integrity in your design? This video is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about power integrity.
Whatever level of interest you have in engineering this video will give you a solid understanding of this important topic.
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💻 Non-Invasive Stability Modeling (NISM) https://www.keysight.com/find/NISM
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👀 Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://www.summit-pcb.com/
🎯For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you there. https://www.samtec.com/
🤓Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/
📡For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. https://translinetech.com
💾 For high-complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
🔌 Picotest specializes in high-fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler. https://www.picotest.com
Keysight Learning and The EEcosystem Podcast present Professor Dr. Eric Bogatin, Signal Integrity Expert, and Dr. Tim Wang-Lee, Signal Integrity Application Scientist in the first of a special edition podcast series. In this episode, we discuss issues related to the signal integrity design workflow and ways to ensure efficiency and success. We also explore ways that EDA tools can improve the design workflow and how these tools need to evolve in order to support the successful design and development of high-speed hardware applications.
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Duncan Haldane, CEO and Co-Founder of Silicon Valley startup, JITX discusses his vision for increasing success and productivity for hardware engineers through automated software-defined PCB Design. Early release successes are promising indicators that JITX is positioned to usher in a new and exciting era for design engineers.
🤓Join the EEcosystem Engineering community 📬 and subscribe to our newsletter to receive a free copy of Samtec's Signal Integrity Handbook. https://theeecosystem.com
💻 JITX Website and free demo https://www.jitx.com/
Wonder if you had the ability to have your PCBs manufactured in the US that were abundant, reliable and the pricing was competitive with offshore suppliers? This is what my guest, David Schild of PCBAA was recently advocating for on Capitol Hill along with PCB Industry executive members. Learn about the significant gains made in this annual event and what the implications will be for engineers like you.
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👀 Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://www.summit-pcb.com/
🎯For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you there. https://www.samtec.com/
Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. https://translinetech.com
For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler. https://www.picotest.com
High-Speed Technical expert and luminary, Lee Ritchey is our guest today to discuss what engineers need to know to understand differential pair signal skew caused by the PCB fiber weave effect. Ritchey will discuss things you need to know in order to master and mitigate them in your designs. We also talk about things the industry is doing to solve the problem long term.
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Show links: ✏️Speeding Edge offers a large library of technical articles available for purchase on its website at: www.speedingedge
🗞 📰For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today. https://www.signalintegrityjournal.com/
💾 For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/products/software/pathwave-design-software/pathwave-advanced-design-system.html
👀 Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://www.summit-pcb.com/
🎯For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you there. https://www.samtec.com/
Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/ For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the
Transline Technology Website to learn more. https://translinetech.com
For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler. https://www.picotest.com
Siglent's Chris Armstrong gives updates on Siglent's latest products, particularly their latest VNAs and handheld portable scope that makes higher performance test and measurement equipment available at a competitive price point.
Siglent Website
Higher Frequency interconnects are driving Samtec to continually develop high-frequency products with smaller footprints. Jim talks about what they are highlighting at this year's International Microwave Symposium.
Samtec IMS Landing Page https://blog.samtec.com/post/ims-2023...
Samtec Homepage https://www.samtec.com/
Daren McClearnon talks about the latest release of ADS 2024 and the evolving complexity of design processes RF/MW/mmWave of chip and module design. The overall trend is in more functionality in smaller spaces with less power and how Keysight is working to help designers meet these challenges.
Keysight Pathwave ADS Announcement https://www.keysight.com/us/en/about/...
Keysight IMS Landing Page https://www.keysight.com/us/en/events...
John Coonrod, Technical Marketing Manager at Rogers Corporation, is our guest in this bonus IMS series. He talks about the challenge of designing for mmWave. He also talks about Radix, a new 3D printable RF material, and what he and Rogers are focusing on at this year's IMS 2023.
Rogers Corporation Advanced Electronics Solutions
Technology Support Hub
Radix Printable Dielectric
Laura Martin, Industrial Engineer and Director of Application Engineering for Summit Interconnect talks about her unlikely path to becoming a subject matter expert in PCB Technology and how we might inspire more women to follow her lead into the technology sector.
As Frequencies increase in today's demanding applications, the challenges and complexity of effectively managing interconnects grow exponentially. Samtec's David Beraun and Steve McGeary join in this episode to talk about what Samtec is doing to help engineers to push the limits. They also talk about new products they will be introducing and highlighting at IMS 2023 in San Diego
Samtec IMS show page
Tech Library (resources, white papers, etc)
Samtec website
Alignment Features
Visit The EEcosystem Website to subscribe to our newsletter and get free technical downloads and free access to Eric Bogatin's content
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more.
Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs.
For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day.
For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler.
John Wood and Gayle Collins are the General Co-Chairs of this year's IMS 2023 which will be held in San Diego June11-16, 2023. They join us to talk about all the robust technical content that will be presented at this year's show along with social gatherings and over 90,000 square feet of exhibitor space full of companies from all across the globe.
Links for IMS 2023
IMS Website
https://ims-ieee.org/
IMS Registration Page
https://ims-ieee.org/registration
IMS Technical Teaser Videos
https://ims-ieee.org/node/487
IMS Social Media
LinkedIn Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ieee-mtt-s-international-microwave-symposium-ims/
https://www.instagram.com/mtt_ims/
Sean Patterson, COO of Summit Technologies joins us for this episode focusing on PCB technology. As an engineer who has spent a couple of decades focused on technology and PCB Manufacturing operations, he shares what engineers can do to help drive both design and career success. He also shares his insights on the state of PCB fabrication in the United States. He talks about some promising legislation that may help strengthen the supply chain--and how this will directly impact you.
Increasingly, a wide variety of electronic design applications face signal integrity issues. Therefore, engineers need to understand the fundamental principles of SI--not only techniques. SI expert, Scott McMorrow, and HS technical marketing expert, Matt Burns join us this week to talk about the state of SI know-how across the industry and why Samtec is investing heavily to create new resources to teach the needed fundamentals for professional engineers.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:23 - Background Scott McMorrow and Matt Burns
00:04:30 - How are universities and industry working together to create more SI Engineers?
00:07:31 - Covid and the Pivot to Samtec GEEk SpEEk and SI training (and beyond)
00:16:21 - Intel case study and why Samtec focused on the final inch and making better engineers
00:18:11 - SI 101 Training focused on Principles, Applications, and Importance
00:20:41 - What does Samtec do with 80 SI Engineers?
00:26:48 - What other educational resources are available
📘 Show Notes 📘
SI Handbook 🔌 www2.samtec.com/si-handbook
Samtec gEEk® spEEk Webinar Series 🤓 www.samtec.com/geekspeek
Coming soon! 👍🏼 Samtec gEEk® spEEk Video Series www.youtube.com/samtecvideo www.samtec.com/geekspeek
🧐 Resource Links 🧐
Subscribe to The EEcosystem newsletter and community and receive a free download of Samtec’s recently updated SI Handbook. Also, receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy https://theeecosystem.com/
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today. https://www.signalintegrityjournal.com/
For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/products/software/pathwave-design-software/pathwave-advanced-design-system.html
Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://www.summit-pcb.com/
For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you there. https://www.samtec.com/
Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. https://translinetech.com
For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler. https://www.picotest.com/
Eli Hughes is Entrepreneur, Principal Engineer, Consultant, and Content creator for NXP semiconductors. Hughes has decades of experience in acoustics, hardware design, embedded, PCB design, and much more. In this conversation, we talk about how he developed both the philosophy and skills that have led to his successful, diverse and interesting engineering career.
In this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, our guest is Dr. Alex Lidow, CEO and co-founder of Efficient Power Conversion and the co-inventor of the HEXFET, power MOSFET, and eGaN. Lidow holds degrees from Caltech and Stanford. He earned a Ph.D. in applied physics from Stanford University in 1977 as a Hertz Foundation Fellow. In this episode, we will find out more about Alex and learn about MOSFETs and the rise of GaN. How did MOSFETs grow so quickly? What technologies are driving GaN adoptions and why. We will also discuss the potential obstacles to GaN adoption. This and many more questions will be answered as we go along! Listen to this episode to learn more!
TIMESTAMP
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:51 - Who is Dr. Alex Lidow
- 05:25 - Learn more about MOSFETs
- 08:07 - Where is MOSFET technology today?
- 15:38 – GaN trajectory in 2023
- 21:04 - The reason for the growth
- 28:56 - Did the technology have a supporting ecosystem?
- 31:08 – Adoption barriers that were encountered
- 33:19 - How does the team support engineers onboarding GaN?
- 35:57 - Dr. Alex’s thoughts about education and advice for students.
- 45:13 - Where can you learn more?
EPC Website
GaN Design Support
GaN talk support forum
Text books and Publications
Connect with Alex Lidow on LinkedIn
Connect with Judy Warner on LinkedIn
ecosystem #growth #electronic #engineering #MOSFET #GaN #AlexLidow #electromagnetism #electromechanical
Sponsor Resource Links:
Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free Download of a sample chapter of Ken Wyatt’s EMC troubleshooting and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you there.
For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day.
Picotest specializes in high-fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler.
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit Summit Interconnect for all your PCB manufacturing needs.
For PCB stack-up modeling solutions visit Avishtech.com
Military Prime Technical Fellow and Air Force Pilot, Ben Dannan, discusses his unique perspective on engineering. Both his time in the air and his time on the bench have worked together to make him a more effective systems engineer. (This is part 1 of a 3-part series)
2:30 Ben’s current role and work at NGC, and his career path that included his formal education, to engineering complex mil/aero systems and ultimately led him to join the Air Force active reserves while he continued to concurrently work as an EE.
6:15 Flight experience in peace and combat, what planes he was trained on and how that ultimately lead to his role as Air Commando that supports special operations teams.
9:42 How Ben became a Technical Fellow at NGC (he didn’t ask for it!) and how he thinks all of his outside projects helped to qualify him for this honor. In short, it takes a lot of hard work and Grit.
11:46 Background in his first DesignCon paper and the value of excellent mentors.
13:39 How and why Ben became a Keysight ADS Certified Expert. The importance of hard work and the value of having the ability to do end-to-end simulation.
15:30 How working on the ground as a civilian engineer in Iraq (with BAE) inspired him to join the Air Force Reserves in order to become an operator and gain tactical awareness that informed his engineering work. 20:50 Working with Lee Ritchey on an incredibly hard EMC problem. The problem of delineations of engineering disciplines and how the “gap” often causes unintended consequences.
24:36 The problem of ignoring board effects on your system, and why whole system simulation is critical
Links: Link to Ben’s publications page on his website
Signal Integrity Journal page for Ben's publications
Ben Dannan LinkedIn Profile
Steve Sandler’s Presentation “The Unfortunate State of Power Integrity in Space Systems”
Slide Deck YouTube video presentation
Additional Links:
Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free Download of a Sample Chapter from Ken Wyatt's EMI Troubleshooting book, and get a free 90-day subscription for Eric’s Bogatin's online training at The Signal Integrity Academy
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
For free Technical Resources on modeling and simulation visit Keysight’s Pathwave EDA Software Solutions homepage
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more
Ken Wyatt discusses EMC tips and tricks he's developed over decades to help engineers diagnose and troubleshoot EMC issues right from their workbench. He's published his knowledge in a popular book trilogy we talk about in this episode.
Links from the Show
Amazon Author’s Page:
Web Site: http://www.emc-seminars.com/index.html
LinkedIn Profile:
Free Excerpt, Volume 1 Chapter 3, Near Field Probes:
Sponsor Resource Links
Visit The EEcosystem Website to subscribe to our newsletter and receive a Free Download of Ken Wyatt's EMC book sample chapter. You will also receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources--register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit Summit Interconnect for all your PCB manufacturing needs. https://summitinterconnect.com/
For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day.
For high-complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
Picotest specializes in high-fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler.
Dr. Tim Wang-Lee, SI/PI Applications Scientist of Keysight shares the challenges that exist between hardware and SI Engineers. We discuss industry trends and how EDA companies, including Keysight, are creating software solutions that enable engineers to collaborate seamlessly and create "virtual" prototypes that dramatically improve workflow and resource efficiencies.
Pathwaves Page: https://keysight.com/find/hsd-apps
EP Scan Page: https://www.keysight.com/find/ep-scan-downloads
Tim’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwanglee/
Application note: https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets/3123-1002/application-notes/How-to-Maximize-Your-Printed-Circuit-Board-Design-Productivity.pdf
Chris Savalia and Madhur Chawla join us to discuss how to successfully navigate the various unique challenges of RF/MW and mmWave PCB Design, Fab, and Assembly.
Visit Transline Technology
https://translinetech.com
Subscribe to The EEcosystem for technical content and to connect with fellow engineers and the guests from our shows.
https://theeecosystem.com
High-Speed Design Expert Lee Ritchey is joined by Avishtech executives Tarun and Keshav Amla to discuss the need for stack-up simulation that goes far beyond basic impedance measurement. They explain how engineers can dramatically cut down on multiple board spins and get products to market in a fraction of the time through the breakthrough stack-up software they've developed.
Avishtech Gauss SI Pro
Technical Fellow, Ben Dannan discusses the impact and value of DesignCon on his thriving career. He discusses his first DesignCon, the role of highly skilled mentors, and how writing, publishing, and presenting have accelerated his skill and taken his career heights. Ben has also started his own consultancy Signal Edge Solutions helping others with signal and power integrity challenges.
Links
Signal Edge Solutions
Ben Dannan on LinkedIn
Niels Fache, VP of Keysight EDA, and Stephen Slater, Product Manager of Keysight discuss the advancement in DDR5 and beyond from the DesignCon exhibit floor. They also talk about the "democratization" of SI/PI/EMI simulation, "virtual" simulation, and enabling engineers to Design for Context.
Keysight Pathwave Solutions Website
New EP-Scan Software
Pathwave Memory Designer Software
Keysight Pathwave Resources
Devin Billings, Associate Director of Electrical Engineering Research and Development from Boston Dynamics discusses the complexities and challenges of realizing the world's most complex and lifelike Robots. Billings also discusses the challenges ahead and encourages other passionate and driven electrical engineers to consider pursuing a career in robotics.
Subscribe to The EEcosystem for curated technical resources and join our growing community of professional engineers.
Show Links
Boston Dynamics Website https://www.bostondynamics.com
Margarita Spot https://www.bostondynamics.com/resources/blog/margaritas-mars-interview-spots-custom-payloads
Boston Dynamics YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@BostonDynamics
Houston Mechatronics Aquabot https://youtu.be/cdc5mQcJlqY
Dilbert Video: The Knack https://youtu.be/cdc5mQcJlqY
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Dan Beeker, Technical Director at NXP, joins the podcast today to discuss how you can learn how to pass EMC with confidence every time. By applying simple principles that he'll be discussing in his sessions at DesignCon, he is able to help tier-one automotive OEM engineering teams avoid countless re-spins and failed attempts at EM compliance.
Dan Beeker on the Web:
Keynote: Altium Live San Diego 2017 Recording and SlidesIt's All About the Space: Electromagnetic Fields for Normal Folks
Keynote: Altium Live Munich
Dan Beeker Industry Keynote Altium Live 2018: Electromagnetic Fields for Normal Folks
PCBDesign007 Altium Live 2018 interview
Dan Beeker on His Altium Live Munich Keynote and Battle with the Status Quo
Altium OnTrack interviewEMC and Signal Integrity with Dan Beeker
Sierra Circuits interview to discuss the legacy of Ralph MorrisonPCB West 2019: Dan Beeker-Sierra Circuits
Sierra Circuits ON-Demand Webinar: It's all about the spaceRalph Morrison Tribute Webinar
Additional Resources:
- DesignCon 2023 is coming soon! Register today. EEcosystem Listeners get 20% off the conference pass by using the promo code JUDY.
- Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free Download to: Samtec's white paper: Wideband launches: Much more than Footprints on PCBs.
- For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
- For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
- For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit Summit Interconnect for all your PCB manufacturing needs.
- For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
- Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day.
- For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
- Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Vist their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler.
Game-Changing Modeling and Simulation for your PCB Stack-Up
Sponsor Resource Links:
- DesignCon 2023 is coming soon! Register today. EEcosystem Listeners get 20% off the conference pass by using the promo code JUDY.
- Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free Download to: Samtec's white paper: Wideband launches: Much more than Footprints on PCBs.
- For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
- For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
- For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit Summit Interconnect for all your PCB manufacturing needs.
- For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
- Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day.
- For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
- Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Vist their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler.
Matt Burns, Technical Marketing Manager of Samtec, joins in this episode to discuss the strides they're making with 112G applications and adoption. He also discusses the trajectory and outlook for 224G. Matt also shares a sneak peek of some of the enabling high-speed interconnect solutions Samtec will be revealing at the show.
- Samtec DesignCon Landing Page
- Welcome Reception: Blast-Off! Santa Clara Ballroom | Jan 31 | 6-8PM
- Design Con Booth #939 | Feb 1-2
Sponsor Resource Links:
DesignCon 2023 is coming soon! Register today. EEcosystem Listeners get 20% off with the promo code JUDY.
Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free Download to: Samtec's white paper: Wideband launches: Much more than Footprints on PCBs. and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy
For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources including their new SI Handbook!
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit Summit Interconnect for all your PCB manufacturing needs.
Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day.
For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler.
In this episode, Steve Sandler of Pictotest, Heidi Barnes of Keysight, and Ben Dannan Technical Fellow and founder of Signal Edge Solutions discuss their upcoming presentation at DesignCon that offers a way to model and simulate VRM effectively that is accurate, easy to do, and blazingly fast!
VRM Modeling & Stability Analysis for Power Integrity Engineers
Steve Sandler, Heidi Barnes, Ben Dannan, Christian Yots
Link to Session on DesignCon Schedule
Full DesignCon Schedule
Sponsor Resource Links:
DesignCon 2023 is coming soon! Register today. EEcosystem Listeners get 20% off with the promo code JUDY.
Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free Download to: Samtec's white paper: Wideband launches: Much more than Footprints on PCBs. and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit Summit Interconnect for all your PCB manufacturing needs.
For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you there.
Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day.
For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Vist their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler.
Some people have called DesignCon in Santa Clara, The Super Bowl of High-Speed Electronics. Today's guest plays a key role in planning the conference and show every year. Suzanne Defree of Informa Markets Engr., gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes of all they have in store for engineers and electronics professionals Jan 31-Feb 4, 2023 in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Register for DesignCon and use promo code JUDY for 20% off your conference pass!
The passing of the Chips Act is stimulating heavy federal and private investments to help secure the US domestic semiconductor supply chain in the US. However, what about the rest of the microelectronics stack--namely PCB's? After all, as the founders of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America says: "Chips don't Float." David Schild, Executive Director of PCBAA joins the EEcosystem Podcast this week to discuss how they are advocating for a more broadly secure supply chain and how they're taking their message and the fight straight to the US Capitol.
Resource Links:
Become a PCBAA Member today https://pcbaa.org
Sponsor Resource Links:
DesignCon 2023 is coming soon! Register today. EEcosystem Listeners get 20% off with the promo code JUDY.
Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free Download to: Samtec's white paper: Wideband launches: Much more than Footprints on PCBs. and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit Summit Interconnect for all your PCB manufacturing needs.
For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you there.
Visit the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day.
For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Vist their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler.
Many EE's today launch their careers having little or no experience with laying out PCBs. However, they are often placed into professional roles that involve board design or require a working knowledge of PCB technology and board effects. In this episode, we discuss a new resource to designed to help fill that gap.
For more than two decades Stephen Chavez has been mastering the skill of designing complex PCBs for mil/aero applications. Along the way, he developed a passion for teaching others how to do the same. In this week's episode, Steph discusses why he recently joined Siemens in order to make that passion his full-time focus and how you can learn from him all year long through his new Podcast, PCB Design Podcast.
PCB Design Podcast
LinkedIn showcase page
DesignCon Website
PCEA Website
Power Integrity Expert and Founder of Picotest, Steve Sandler discusses the topic of probes. He explains how they work, why there are so many varieties of them, and how to ensure you get accurate measurements.
We also discuss the upcoming presentations he'll be making at DesignCon and connect you to more educational content on test and measurement practices.
Links Mentioned in the Podcast:
How to Measure Scope Probes Article in Signal Integrity Journal
Steve’s online classes:
Signal Integrity Journal Article: Measuring High-Output Voltage Regulator Noise (Quorvo)
Voltage regulator stability using step load testing article
DesignCon Website
See the Picotest Water-cooled Probe at Tektronix Booth # 727, MR1460
Increasing frequencies and shrinking footprints that continue to emerge between RF connectors and PCBs require awareness around new design considerations and available solutions. In this conversation with Jim Alexander and Pete Robertson of Samtec, they offer critical insight and expertise relative to this subject matter. Samtec has shared a free downloadable white paper for The EEcosystem Community at https://theecosystem.com
Links
Wideband Launches: More than Footprints on PCBs White paper
Samtec brochure: Magnum RF
https://www2.samtec.com/eecosystem/ebrochure/magnum-rf
Samtec RF Catalog
https://www2.samtec.com/eecosystem/rf-catalog
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
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For quality general purpose instruments for Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. Visit the SIGLENT website.
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more.
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Rick Hartley, well known PCB Design and EMI expert joins The EEcosystem this week to talk about his 5 upcoming presentations at PCB West 2022 next week in Santa Clara. He talks about EMI and grounding myths and other practical take aways from each talk and shares an update on PCEA (Printed Circuit Engineering Association) that has created rigorous professional training materials and much more.
PCB West
PCB East
Rick Hartley and Robert Feranec
How to Achieve Proper Grounding Video - Rick Hartley
Ralph Morrison Books
Henry Ott Books
PCB Chat Podcast
Additional Links:
Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free Download to: 100+ PCB Design Guidelines to Minimize Signal Integrity Problems by Eric Bogatin and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric’s training at The Signal Integrity Academy
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit their homepage now.
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more.
For PCB Fabrication Expertise visit Summit Interconnect
Jason Chonko, Applications Specialist at SIGLENT Technologies joins The EEcosystem to tell us who SIGLENT is, and why they don't seem very visible on the test and measurement front. He talks about a new RF Spectrum Analyzer and signal generator SIGLENT is getting ready to release and a couple interesting stories he's heard from the benches of his customers. Finally, he shares when he knew he had...The Knack!
SIGLENT North America Website
Siglent SSA500A Series Spectrum Analyzer
The Signal Path: YouTuber tears down Siglent SNA5000A
Ken Wyatt EMC Expert Website
Jason Chonko LinkedIn Profile
The Knack (Dilbert video)
Eric Bogatin joins me for a quick 15 minute conversation about the online class he's teaching on Transmission Line 101 on Sept 29-30th. This is a live interactive class and no recordings will be available afterwards. Learn more at register at https://theeecosystem.com
Join the EEcosystem Engineering Community today and get a FREE download 100+PCB Tips by Dr. Eric Bogatin and receive a free 90-day subscription to Teledyne's Signal Integrity Academy!
In this episode, Randy White and Stephen Slater of Keysight Technologies join me to take a deep dive into DDR5 Memory and how to best design and simulate memory. We also talk about understanding and tapping into the full ecosystem that supports this technology and will help equip you to embrace memory design.
Links
September 13th Live Webinar: PathWave ADS 2023 for High-Speed Digital Design and Simulation (keysight.com)
White Paper: The Road to DDR5
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets/7121-1105/white-papers/The-Road-to-DDR5.pdf
Application Note: Designing Leading-Edge Memory Systems
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets/3121-1298/application-notes/Designing-Leading-Edge-Memory-Systems.pdf
PCB Guidelines for Memory Interfaces (Xilinx)
PCB Guidelines for Memory Interfaces • UltraScale Architecture PCB Design User Guide (UG583) • Reader • Documentation Portal (xilinx.com)
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Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free Download to: 100+ PCB Design Guidelines to Minimize Signal Integrity Problems by Eric Bogatin and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric’s training at The Signal Integrity Academy
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit their homepage now.
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more.
Visit Summit Interconnect for all your PCB manufacturing needs.
In this episode John Coonrod talks about multiple hidden factors that contribute to your PCB design simulations not matching the performance of your physical PCB. John offers some insights and tips to help you get better results.
This is part 3 of a 3-part conversation with Ben Dannan, Technical Fellow and Staff Digital Engineer at Northrop Grumman. In this episode, Ben defines how his military experience informs his professional engineering practices and success.
This is part 2 of a 3-part conversation with Ben Dannan, Principal Engineer and Technical Fellow at Northrop Grumman. In this episode, Dannan offers some “situational awareness” in regards to modeling and measurement. He points out common pitfalls that often lead to incorrect modeling and a tendency to unintentionally "over-design."
Links
Ben’s publications page on his website:
Signal Integrity Journal page for Ben’s publications
Ben's LinkedIn Profile
Steve Sandler’s Presentation “The Unfortunate State of Power Integrity in Space Systems”
Slide Deck on Dropbox
YouTube video presentation
Additional Links:
Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free Download to: 100+ PCB Design Guidelines to Minimize Signal Integrity Problems by Eric Bogatin and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric’s training at The Signal Integrity Academy
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
For free Technical Resources on modeling and simulation visit Keysight’s Pathwave EDA Software Solutions homepage here.
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more.
Northrop Grumman Technical Fellow and Air Force Weapons Systems Officer, Ben Dannan, discusses his unique perspective on engineering. Both his time in the air and his time on the bench have worked together to make him a more effective systems engineer. (This is part 1 of a 3-part series)
Links
Ben’s publications page on his website:
Signal Integrity Journal page for Ben’s publications
Ben's LinkedIn Profile
Steve Sandler’s Presentation “The Unfortunate State of Power Integrity in Space Systems”
Slide Deck on Dropbox
YouTube video presentation
Additional Links:
Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free Download to: 100+ PCB Design Guidelines to Minimize Signal Integrity Problems by Eric Bogatin and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric’s training at The Signal Integrity Academy
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
For free Technical Resources on modeling and simulation visit Keysight’s Pathwave EDA Software Solutions homepage here.
For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more.
Robert Feranec discusses his journey from designing complex hardware to becoming a popular online educator through his YouTube channel and his company, Fedevel academy. He discusses the vision he has for the new Fedevel Platform that is allowing engineering experts to share their knowledge and host their own online courses.
Steve Sandler discusses a tool he developed called the Non-Invasive Stability Measurement Tool (NISM) and how it has now been integrated into multiple measurement instruments. He also discusses his new Masterclass on FEDEVEL academy. Lastly, he gives Engineers a few tips on how to continue to thrive in this post-Covid era.
Matt Ozalas, Master Application Development Engineer, Scientist at Keysight Technologies discusses wireless technology trends and how that’s driving a holistic integrative approach between software and hardware. This approach gives design engineers far greater intelligence on front-end design that results in first-pass success.
Links:
IMS show page: https://www.keysight.com/us/en/events/america/tradeshows/ims.html#Activities
Keysight Pathwave/EDA Website and Technical Resources
Pathwave YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KeysightEEsofEDA
In today’s episode we feature an interesting conversation with Steve McGeary of Samtec, who has a rich technical background in RF/MW connectors. He talks about technology drivers that have caused the lines between HS Digital and RF/MW to blur. Over the past 5-10 years this has driven Samtec into the RF/MW connector technologies to meet the demands of increasingly complex systems design
John Coonrod discusses an exciting new material from Rogers Corp that is a 3D Printable Dielectric called Radix that opens up countless new design capabilities for RF/MW Engineers. He Also discusses the three MicroApp technical presentations he's giving and IMS.
Episode highlights
John Coonrod, Technical Marketing Manager of Rogers Corporation discussed the three MicroApps presentations he is giving at IMS 2022 in Denver on June 21st.
John talks about his first presentation on a new breakthrough 3D Printable RF dielectric called Radix™ that holds endless possibilities for RF engineers.
His second presentation will be on types of copper and their various properties and the impact they have for design engineers in optimizing desired performance.
Lastly, he talks about a popular topic on coplanar waveguide and specific guidelines when it comes to designing at mmWave frequencies.
Links
The EEcosystem Website (To download Free eBook of 100+ PCB Design Guidelines & receive your Free 90-day subscription to Signal Integrity Journal, and get a subscription to our monthly newsletter)
MWJ Copper Webinar with John Coonrod
Grounded CoPlanar Waveguide talk on Rogers YouTube channel
Rogers Tech Hub:
Website page for Radix™ 3D Printable Dielectrics.
The EEcosystem Website (To download Free eBook of 100+ PCB Design Guidelines & receive your Free 90-day subscription to Signal Integrity Academy, and get a subscription to our monthly newsletter)
Click here for free subscription to Signal Integrity Journal
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Professor Dr. Eric Bogatin discusses how he became a SI Guru and discusses his eBook Appendix A: 100+ Design Guidelines to Minimize Signal Integrity Problems and shares some insights about wisely paying attention to you return path to in order to avoid cross talk. We also talk about IMS and he shares some excellent technical resources.