Lesson 1 - Introduction - Signal Integrity and Network Analysis

Watch an overview of signal integrity and network analysis. Discussed is the importance of signal integrity in high-speed electronic systems, and the challenges that engineers face in ensuring that their designs meet signal integrity requirements.

Lesson 2 - Internet Infrastructure

Discover internet infrastructure and how signal integrity plays a role in its performance. Discussed is the different types of networks that make up the internet, and the challenges that engineers face in ensuring that these networks can reliably transmit data at high speeds.

Lesson 3 - Transmission Lines, Impedance, S-Parameters

Learn the the basics of transmission lines, impedance, and S-parameters. We explain how these concepts are related to signal integrity, and how they can be used to design, analyze, and test high-speed electronic systems.

Lesson 4 - Measurement Metrics, Single Ended vs. Differential S-Parameters

Understand the different measurement metrics that can be used to characterize signal integrity. We begin by discussing single-ended measurements, which are typically used for low-speed signals. Single-ended measurements are made on a single trace, and they can be used to measure parameters such as amplitude, rise/fall time, and jitter.

Lesson 5 - TDR and VNA Measurement Setups

Learn the different measurement setups that can be used with time domain reflectometry (TDR) and vector network analyzers (VNAs) to measure signal integrity.

Lesson 6 - Eye Diagram Analysis

The eye diagram is a graphical representation of a digital signal that can be used to diagnose signal integrity problems. Learn how to interpret an eye diagram, common eye diagram anomalies, and how to use eye diagrams to troubleshoot signal integrity problems.

Lesson 7 - Typical PCB SI Issues

Explore the common manufacturing issues that can affect signal integrity on printed circuit boards (PCBs). We'll cover defects in the PCB material, layout, and manufacturing process, and how to prevent and detect these defects.

Lesson 8 - Real World Measurements - Backplane Design

Look at real-world challenges of measuring signal integrity on backplanes. You'll see the different measurement setups that can be used, the challenges of de-embedding, and the importance of using calibrated equipment.

Lesson 9 - Error Correction Techniques

Explore error correction techniques for digital signal reliability, including common coding methods, how they detect and correct errors, and how to select the right approach for specific communication systems and applications.