Signal Integrity
Owner: Dr Ali Mohammadi
Number of students: 2
Formative Deadline: Friday W26
Learning Outcomes
Use simulation tools and measurement techniques to model, diagnose, and improve signal integrity in practical circuit designs.
Knowledge Requirements
For Knowledge, you should complete the “PCB” Moodle quiz available on this unit’s Moodle page.
Application Requirements
You should complete the knowledge requirements Screenshot of the Microcontroller board layout designed in accordance with manufacturing guidelines only. Screenshot of a revised layout considering signal integrity considerations with clear graphical annotations of at least three changes. Explanation of the applied techniques for signal integrity of the system (50-100 words).
Synthesis Requirements
Completing the application requirements for an independent project in combination with all the PCB design skills. 1) Screenshot of the circuit diagram which needs advanced Signal Integrity considerations compared with previous levels. 2) Screenshot of the PCB layout, with clear graphical annotation of three signal integrity rules, (Student IDs in etch layer) 3) Provide brief explanation of necessity for following SI rules with reference to component/system datasheets.
Knowledge Opportunities
After the lecture W22
Application Opportunities
Lab W25