High Speed Signal IntegrityHigh Speed Signal Integrity Offering
Kai Keskinen July 16, 2001
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Why Do We Need SI?
Signal Edge Rate
Edge Rate (ps)
Technology Drivers
500 400 300 200 100 0 1996
Benefits of SI
Shorter and more predictable design cycle time Reduced time for prototype testing and redesign Reduces EMI Shorter time to market
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Speed (Gbps)
Lower driver voltages Increased circuit density Faster edge rates & data rates Longer signal paths
1997
1998 Year
1999
2000
2001
Backplane Driver Speed
3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 1996
1997
1998 Year
1999
2000
2001
BGA Contact Pitch
1.4 1.2 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 1992
Pitch (mm)
1997 Year
2002
2007
SI Offering
Interconnect architecture Backplane design and fabrication Pre and post layout simulation and model……
