What Causes Power Bus Ringing in My PDN?
If power bus ringing is ruining signal integrity, then you need to reduce your power bus impedance as much as possible.
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What is a Cavity Resonator and How is One Used in PCB Design
The cavity resonator offers superior frequency filtering capabilities for precise frequency design applications.
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The Importance of the Q Point of a Diode to Circuit Functionality
The Q point of a diode is critical to overall circuit functionality and performance.
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The Effects of Plane Current Density on PCB Design and Functionality
The importance of plane current density is equal to the significance of the overall design itself.
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What is Jitter Tolerance and its Effects on Signal Integrity
Jitter tolerance levels must be adhered to or risk detriment to a PCB’s signal integrity.
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Creating a Linear Transformer Model for Circuit Simulations
Here we’ll present a nonideal linear transformer model for use in your circuit simulations.
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Where and When to Use a VRM Heatsink in Your PCB?
If you’re designing a VRM for power stability, then you’ll need to think about thermal management and using a VRM heatsink.
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What is Linear and Nonlinear Resistance?
The terms linear and nonlinear resistance are sometimes used interchangeably. Here’s what circuit designers need to know about these terms.
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Signal Noise Attenuation is About More Than Filter Design
Using the right noise attenuation measures in your board requires correctly identifying your noise sources.
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System Modeling and Abstraction Levels: From Blocks to Layout
System modeling and abstraction levels in IC and PCB design help you stay organized during design.
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DDR4 Routing Guidelines for PCB and the Advancements in PCB Architecture
DDR4 is the new current generation of RAM and with it comes new routing guidelines for PCB implementation.
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The Importance of Dynamic Load Line Analysis
The dynamic load line analysis provides the optimal operating point calculations that help to optimize circuit design.
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The Benefits and Advantages of Frequency Response Simulation in PCB Design
Frequency response simulation is a vital design tool that offers greater insight into the frequency design and manufacturing process for PCBs.
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IoT Consumer Electronics that Streamline Business Interactions
IoT consumer electronics are everywhere. Learning how to design them and integrate into a home or business environment should be seamless too.
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Using a PDN Topology Simulation for Power Integrity Analysis
Any PDN topology simulation can be complex, especially if performed from your schematic. However, there are some simple simulations you can use for power integrity.
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The Fiber Weave Effect: Skew, Losses, and Resonance
The fiber weave effect can distort and delay signals on an interconnect. Here’s how to plan ahead during design time and compensate for skew.
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How to Build a Via Current Simulation
Via current limitations should be carefully determined using a via current simulation. Here’s how a SPICE-based simulation and a PDNA tool can help.
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Introduction to PCI Express: Design Challenges for Computing
PCI express, or PCIe, has a slew of challenges for designers looking to make smooth connections in their motherboard and computer circuits.
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What is the Thermal Noise Bandwidth in My Electronic Components?
If noise is a problem in your device, you’ll need to measure or calculate the noise floor to determine minimum measurable signal levels in your board.
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