Feeding the Beast: Consumption-Based PCB Design

A step-by-step guideline for determining the PCB design requirements based on device energy consumption requirements. Wave cycle times and transmission line capacity form the basis of this... [more]

The 5 Ws of Flex Circuits

The 5 Ws of Flex Circuits is a breakdown of the basics of flexible circuits: What is flex? Why use flex? Who should know flex? When to use flex Where to use flex   Presenter Ata Syed is... [more]

Next-Generation Materials: High-Speed, RF and HDI Designs

With this presentation, attendees will learn how materials matter in the 5G-world. From rigid laminates, copper styles and properties, flex materials, sintered paste OrMet for any-layer vias: all... [more]

Does a Differential Pair Need a Return Plane?

A differential pair is any two transmission lines. When each transmission line has a return plane, its pretty clear how the differential impedance is related to the geometry. But what if there is no... [more]