PCB Summit

The PCB Summit provides dedicated programming and technology demonstrations geared specifically for PCB designers.

The printed circuit board has evolved from a convenient way to mount and interconnect electronic components to a sophisticated subsystem in its own right. PCB designers must consider not only the characteristics of the board and the wiring embedded in it, but also how it interacts with the devices mounted. For the latest industry perspectives and information you need look no further than the PCB Summit, offering programming on advanced materials and technologies along with the tools and techniques for high-performance board design.

The PCB Summit is incorporated into the larger DesignCon program so PCB Summit attendees can also gain new insights into board design from a total system perspective.

PCB Summit is open to CONFERENCE PASS holders only.

PCB Summit 2012 Program Schedule

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

  • 8:30 am – 9:10 am Comprehensive Analysis of Flexible Circuit Materials Performance in Frequency and Time Domains
  • 10:15 am – 10:55 am Understanding and Balancing the Trade-offs Between Power Integrity and Signal Integrity Concerns for Interfacing to Multi-lane, 25Gb/s Devices
  • 11:05 am – 11:45 am Measurement and Modeling of the Effect of Laminate Thermal Conductivity and Dielectric Loss on the Temperature Rise of HF Transmission Lines and Active Devices



    • Wednesday, February 1, 2012

  • 10:15 am – 10:55 am Reflection-Induced Jitter Separation Methodology and Its Applications
  • 11:05 am – 11:45 am EM Modeling of Board Surface Finish Effect on High-speed PCB Performance
  • 2:00 pm – 2:40 pm Electrical Design Checker of Print Circuit Board Design Layout
  • 2:50 pm – 3:30 pm Embedded DC Blocking Capacitors in Connectors - Study of Impacts on PCB Design and High Speed Serial Link Performance