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2011 Mini-Symposium:

Date: May 19, 2011

Venue: Biltmore Hotel Santa Clara

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Title

A Practical Guide to Measuring and Modeling PDN Components

Lecturer

Dr. Eric Bogatin, President, Bogatin Enterprises, LLC

Agenda

NOTE: There will be a 30 minute mid-morning and a mid-afternoon refreshment breaks in the exhibit hall.

Registration & Continental Breakfast: 7:00 AM

Morning Session: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Module 1: Measuring Low impedance with a 2-port VNA

We will introduce the technique of using 2 ports of a VNA to measure impedances lower than a milliohm from 5 Hz to 5 GHz. We apply this technique to a few common PDN components such as voltage regulator modules, capacitors, vias and planes. We will have a VNA in the room and perform live demos of how to perform this measurement and how to interpret the results.

Module 2: Building Models from S-parameter Measurements

Using the S-parameters from 2-port measurements from the first module, we will demonstrate a very simple technique to build high bandwidth models which can be used in both time and frequency domain simulations. Since we have the actual measured data, we will also show how to assess the bandwidth of the model. This technique will be applied to build models for the VRM, bulk capacitors, MLCC capacitors and via structures.

Lunch/Exhibits Open: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Module 3: Interpreting the Complex Behavior of Planes

It is very easy to perform a measurement of a pair of planes, but it is sometimes difficult to interpret the measurements. Sometimes the measurements have artifacts, sometimes they are just complex behavior. In this module we will look at the measured properties of planes and how to interpret the impedance profiles we see, both as self impedance and in terms of transfer impedance. We will see that how we set up the measurement is important in how we interpret the results. Finally, we will answer the question, So what? What do we do with the measurements to help us evaluate PDN performance.

Module 4: Interpreting Plane properties with Capacitors

When capacitors are added to a board, the impedance properties change. The capacitors influence the impedance at different frequencies and depending on their design features. Sometimes they influence plane resonances, sometimes they do not. Sometimes the position matters, sometimes it does not. In this module, we will explore using measurements and simulations the essential principles of how capacitors influence the impedance of planes, when location matters and how to use this information in guiding PDN design.

Reception/Exhibits Open: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

There will be an exhibition by vendors of EMC design, test and measurement products and services. During the reception in the exhibit area, heavy appetizers and a cash bar will be available. You are welcome to attend the reception only at NO CHARGE, provided a registration form is submitted in advance. Thus, if you can't join us for the entire day, drop by for the reception and exhibition to network with the speakers and attendees as well as vendors. You might even win a raffle prize!

Biography

Dr. Eric Bogatin

Dr. Eric Bogatin received his BS degree in physics from MIT, and MS and PhD degrees in physics from the University of Arizona in Tucson . He has held senior engineering and management positions at Bell Labs, Raychem, Sun Microsystems, Ansoft, and Interconnect Devices. Eric has written five books on signal integrity and interconnect design and over 300 papers. His sixth book is a science fiction novel, Shadow Engineer, available on Amazon.com. Eric is currently a signal integrity evangelist with Bogatin Enterprises, which specializes in signal integrity training and education. He is a distinguished lecturer for the IEEE EMC society and lectures worldwide on signal integrity topics.

Want to get a jump start in your signal integrity career? Consider taking the Essential Principles of Signal Integrity class from Eric right before the symposium on May 17- May 18. This foundation building class now has integrated hands on labs. Bring your laptop.

If you are looking for more specific training on power integrity design, check out the second class Eric is offering, right after the symposium, May 20, on PDN design, also with hands on labs. You can find detailed outlines and registration online at www.beTheSignal.com. Seating is limited and these classes will fill up so sign up early to reserve your seat.

Registration Rates:

Before 4/29

4/30 - 5/19
IEEE Member $250 $275
non-IEEE Member $275 $300
Student/Un-Employed* $100 $125

*Full time students only with valid student ID presented on site

Group Discount: Any registration of a group of 5 or more from the same company will qualify for a rate of $250 per person. This group rate will be offered up to the May 19 deadline.

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NOTE: The registration fee includes one copy of the technical program, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks, and the reception at the conclusion of the event. The organizing committee reserves the right to substitute speakers, restrict size, or to cancel the event and exhibition. In the event the organizing committee cancels this event, registration fees will be fully refunded. Individuals canceling their registration prior to April 29 will receive a full refund. No refunds will be made to individuals who cancel their registration after April 29. Substitutions are allowed. Attendance is limited. Registration will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis.

For those of you traveling from out of town, you can get a discounted rate at the Biltmore Hotel & Suites Santa Clara. It will be $139.00 in a standard garden room or $159.00 in a tower suite, with wireless internet access included. You make reservations at 800-255-9925, and refer to "IEEE SCVEMC Mini Symposium 2011" Or you can access the following link: hotel reservations

Exhibitors:

Platinum Sponsor: AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
Gold Sponsors: EM Test; LeCroy

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