[SI-LIST] Re: Lee Ritchey's book
- From: "Lee Ritchey" <leeritchey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Steve Weir" <weirsp@xxxxxxxxxx>, si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 08:33:38 -0800
Steve,
Thanks for the frank evaluation. I'll call you soon as I can.
Lee
> [Original Message]
> From: steve weir <weirsp@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 11/6/2003 4:41:37 AM
> Subject: [SI-LIST] Re: Lee Ritchey's book
>
> Rich,
>
> I just read the book last night.
>
> The good:
>
> It lives up to being a handbook offering practical advice. It is
directed
> at helping the reader succeed. It could save a lot of people who might
> otherwise get themselves into deep trouble.
>
> The book does a nice job with PCB construction details, materials,
> practical feature limits, and trade-offs.
>
> Chapters 32 - 37 on power distribution issues are very good, with strong
> analysis, and practical solutions.
>
> The writing is very accessible probably even to "TTL jockeys" and
> "programmers".
>
> The book is published on heavy coated paper with plentiful, high quality
> images and illustrations.
>
> The bad:
>
> The book begins by extolling the virtues of analysis over black art
> rules. But throughout the book are various rules without the supporting
> analysis, or more importantly, in some cases the limitations of a given
> rule. Lee does have a reason for each of his rules, but like so many
rules
> out there, the justifications and limitations are not quantified.
>
> At 288 *.5" X 11" pages of 10 point type, I've seen meatier
> books. Considering the difficulty that many people would have at
obtaining
> some of the very useful information in it, $125. at the end of the day it
> is probably still well worth it for many people working on high speed
> boards, and probably a lot of people who don't realize that they are due
to
> current edge rates. And no, that's not just a "Rambo Rich Body Boy"
talking.
>
> However, in it's current state, I wouldn't put this on a must-have list
> like Dr. Johnson's famous "Black Magic" book.
>
> Some of the information in the power chapters by John Zasio appears to
> contradict Lee in earlier chapters. That should be resolved.
>
> Like any first edition, I think it has a few errors. I'll take what I
> think those are up with Lee and see if he can convince me otherwise.
>
> Overall
>
> A lot of expertise went into Lee's book, and clearly so did a lot of
effort
> to make the material not just presentable, but flow. That's not an easy
> thing to do.
>
> My feeling here is that the book in content is a lot like the notes one
> would get from a good two or three day seminar, ( and that sort of
> privilege tends to cost $1000. or more ), but printed on very nice paper
> with very good photographic plates. If I were Lee's editor, I would
recommend:
>
> These are all JMO.
> Elimination of generalizations.
>
> Expansion on certain topics.
>
> Inclusion of two topics left to "Volume 2"
>
> Addition of one or two chapters that tie the whole thing together.
>
> Resolution of controversial or potentially incorrect assertions.
>
> All JMO.
>
> Regards,
>
> "Rambo Rich Body Boy", Steve
>
> At 06:55 AM 11/6/2003 -0500, Rich Peyton wrote:
> >Sounds like a very interesting book! Does anyone, who has it, have any
> >comments on how the subjects are presented within the book?
> >
> >No more comments about the price--please.
> >
> >Rich
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
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On
> >Behalf Of steve weir
> >Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 7:38 PM
> >To: si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [SI-LIST] Lee Ritchey's book
> >
> >
> >To all those curious about Lee's new book: "Right the First Time, A
> >Practical Handbook on High Speed PCB and System Design, Volume One" here
> >is the table of contents:
> >
> >Chapter 1: Introduction
> >Chapter 2: The Electrical Engineering Problem
> >Chapter 3: Mjor Elements in an Electronic System
> >Chapter 4: Assumptions Often Made About Electronic Systems
> >Chapter 5: How Different from Ideal Real Systems and Their
Components
> >Are
> >Chapter 6: Transmission Lines
> >Chapter 7: What's Moving on a Transmission Line
> >Chapter 8: Basics of Eletromagnetic Fields
> >Chapter 9: Digital vs. RF/Microwve vs. Analog
> >Chapter 10: Time and Distance
> >Chapter 11: Inductance
> >Chapter 12: Capacitance
> >Chapter 13: Resistance
> >Chapter 14: Fundamentals of Transmission Lines
> >Chapter 15: The Concept of Ground and Power Planes
> >Chapter 16: Impedance
> >Chapter 17: Relfections-What Causes Them, What They Do to a Signal
> >Chapter 18: What is Meant by Signal Integrity Engineering
> >Chapter 19: When is a Design High Speed
> >Chapter 20: Controlling Reflections by Using Terminations
> >Chapter 21: Terminator Type, Terminator Placement and Net Sequencing
> >Chapter 22: Stubs on Transmission Lines?
> >Chapter 23: Properies of Transmission Lines that Affect Impedance
> >Chapter 24: Methods for Calculating and Measuring Impedance
> >Chapter 25: Right Angle Bends and Vias Potential Sources of
Reflections
> >and
> >Other Problems
> >Chapter 26: Types of Drivers or Sources
> >Chapter 27: Types of Loads
> >Chapter 28: Bus Protocols
> >Chapter 29: Crosstalk or Coupling
> >Chapter 30: Single Ended Signaling
> >Chapter 31: Differential Signaling
> >Chapter 32: The Power Subsystem
> >Chapter 33: Power Distribution DC Drop
> >Chapter 34: Decoupling Capacitors
> >Chapter 35: Power Subsystem Inductance
> >Chapter 36: Power Dissipation Estimate
> >Chapter 37: Example Power Subsystem Design
> >Chapter 38: IC Packages-Vcc and Ground Bounce or SSN
> >Chapter 39: Noise Margins
> >Chapter 40: Design Rule Creation Using Noise Margin Analysis
> >Chapter 41: PCB Fabrication Process
> >Chapter 42: PCB Materials
> >Chapter 43: Crating PCB Stackups
> >Chapter 44: Types of Vias
> >Chapter 45: PCB Design Process
> >Chapter 46: PCB Routing
> >Chapter 47: Documentation
> >Chapter 48: The Ideal Component Data Sheet
> >Glossary
> >Appendix 1: Bibliography
> >Appendix 2: Anatomy of a Plated Through Hole
> >Appendix 3: Selecting PCB Suppliers
> >Appendix 4: A Page of Useful Equations
> >Appendix 5: Technology Table Explanation
> >Appendix 6: Drill Table
> >Appendix 7: Conversion Tables
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> >
> >Steve.
> >
> >
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