GROUND is widely used in high-speed circuit modeling and simulation. However, there are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings about ground in the high-speed circuit industry. Does ideal ground really exist? If not, why do we use it in simulations? Should we connect the reference node of S-parameter model to ideal ground? Is ground bounce real and well defined? Should we put partial inductance and resistance on the ground net? What can we do or cannot do with S-parameter model? These questions are commonly asked by high-speed circuit designers. Answers from different people may be quite different and even contradictory. In this presentation, these questions will be answered with some simple, but powerful examples. At the end, the audience should have a better understanding about ground and how to use it in high-speed simulations.

OIQ (Quebec Order of Engineers) members may claim this event for continuing education hours provided that it is related to the member’s professional activities as defined in: OIQ Règlement sur la formation continue article 6.

Speaker(s): Dr. Zhiping Yang, , Dr. Zhiping Yang,

Location:
Room: 12.163
Bldg: EV Building
Concordia University
1515 St. Catherine West
Montreal, Quebec