This course covers the principles and techniques of High-Speed PCB Design using Altium Designer. Participants will learn to address the challenges of high-speed signal integrity, minimizing electromagnetic interference, and ensuring reliable performance in high-frequency applications. Through practical examples and simulations, this training equips designers with the knowledge needed to produce robust, high-performance PCBs.

Prerequisites

• Basic Knowledge of PCB Design and Altium Designer
• Understanding of Signal Integrity and High-Speed Design Concepts
• Familiarity with Schematic Capture and PCB Layout

Table of Contents

1: Introduction to High-Speed PCB Design

1.1 What Defines High-Speed PCB Design?
1.2 Key Challenges in High-Speed Design
1.3 Overview of Altium’s High-Speed Design Tools

2: Signal Integrity Fundamentals

2.1 Understanding Signal Integrity Concepts(Ref: Altium Designer: BOM Management)
2.2 Effects of Rise Time and Signal Transition
2.3 Key Parameters: Impedance, Reflection, and Crosstalk

3: Setting Up the Design Environment

3.1 Configuring Altium for High-Speed Design
3.2 Setting Design Rules for High-Speed Layout
3.3 Utilizing the Layer Stack Manager for Impedance Control

4: PCB Layout Techniques for High-Speed Signals

4.1 Best Practices for High-Speed Routing
4.2 Managing Differential Pairs and Controlled Impedance
4.3 Layer Stack Considerations for High-Speed Design
4.4 Via Design Strategies to Minimize Inductance

5: Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Shielding

5.1 Understanding EMI Sources and Effects
5.2 Techniques for Reducing EMI in PCB Design
5.3 Implementing Ground Planes and Shielding Strategies
5.4 Using Filters and Isolation Techniques

6: Simulation and Analysis

6.1 Performing Signal Integrity Simulations in Altium
6.2 Using the SI Analysis Toolset for High-Speed Design
6.3 Conducting Power Integrity Analysis
6.4 Evaluating Simulation Results and Making Adjustments

7: Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Testing

7.1 Importance of DFM in High-Speed Design
7.2 Preparing Designs for Assembly and Fabrication
7.3 Testing Techniques for High-Speed PCB Performance
7.4 Using Prototypes for Validation

8: Final Project and Review

8.1 Conducting a High-Speed PCB Design Project in Altium
8.2 Presenting Design Decisions and Performance Metrics
8.3 Review of Key High-Speed Design Concepts and Techniques
8.4 Q&A and Course Wrap-Up

Conclusion

This training equips participants with the skills to effectively approach High-Speed PCB Design using Altium Designer. By mastering design principles, simulation techniques, and best practices, participants will enhance their ability to create reliable, high-performance PCBs suitable for advanced applications.

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