James Mayrand, Complete DVT Solutions
Brian Shumaker, Complete DVT Solutions

This presentation will show how to debug IP port applications, characterizing system interconnect to transceiver IC by using an easy one-port TDR test to extract S-parameters and quickly isolate component failures by analyzing eye patterns and impedance profiles. This analysis creates an opportunity to balance IC and PCB RF performance and minimize repair costs. As an example, a USB failure was characterized and repaired.