[SI-LIST] Re: Course on Signal Integrity at San Jose State Univ.
- From: "Suresh Sivasubramaniam" <Suresh.Subramaniam@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: raghu@xxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2002 11:14:54 -0700
Raj,
The listing at SJSU says that it is 2hrs lecture and 3hrs lab. Your post says
that it is 3hrs. Could you please tell me which is the right duration for the
class so that I can decide whether to attend or not.
Thanks
Suresh
Raj Raghuram wrote:
> I will be teaching a course "Engineering 242 - Electrical Requirements for
> Microelectronic Packaging" this fall at San Jose State University. This is
> part of the Packaging program at San Jose State University and has basically
> evolved into a course on Signal Integrity. The details of the course are as
> follows:
>
> Course Description: As clock speeds increase in digital and communication
> circuits, Signal Integrity has become very critical both on-chip and
> off-chip. This course will deal with Signal Integrity issues in IC packages
> and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Starting with RC, RL, and RLC circuits,
> basic circuit analysis will first be introduced. Various kinds of drivers
> and receivers using nonlinear circuit elements will be considered next
> followed by phenomena related to transmission lines such as reflections,
> delays, and crosstalk. Matching and signal layout techniques will be
> analyzed using software. Design of power delivery systems and related topics
> such as decoupling cap placement and power/ground bounce will next be
> described. System level simulation using IBIS and transistor level models
> for buffers will be covered. Measurements using Network Analyzers and TDRs
> will be introduced. Other topics such as EMC considerations and theory of
> electromagnetic solvers will be covered depending on availability of time.
> The circuit simulator SPICE will be used extensively. Where possible, public
> domain 2D and 3D electromagnetic solvers will also be used . The lab will be
> mainly with SPICE and related software.
>
> Prerequisites: Graduate standing; BS in engineering, chemistry or physics;
> Consent of instructor.
>
> Times: Aug 24 through Dec 14, 2002 (Saturdays) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon;
> Room: E301
>
> Instructor: Raj Raghuram, Ph.D., Sigrity, Inc. (email: raghu@xxxxxxxxxxx)
>
> Enrollment Info: For those not enrolled in SJSU?s graduate program, this
> course may be taken through SJSU?s Open University. The cost is $535 + cost
> of textbook . For early enrollment please contact the SJSU Continuing
> Education Office at (408) 924-2670. Enrollment during the first class
> period will also be facilitated.
> For further information contact: Dr. Guna Selvaduray at SJSU; Tel: (408)
> 924-3874; FAX: (408) 924-4057; email: gunas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Raj Raghuram
> Sigrity, Inc.
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