Placing components and fiducials in a way that maximizes the efficiency of high-speed robotic assembly lines. 5. AI-Assisted Design Tools
: Identifying and selecting internal and external SDRAM (up to DDR5/LPDDR5 ), pin mapping, and creating schematics from scratch. Power Management (PMIC) : Detailed selection and schematic design of Power Management ICs and external LDO/DC-DC converters. Storage & Connectivity : Integration of Advanced Hardware and PCB Design Masterclass 20...
The masterclass teaches how to use a VNA (Vector Network Analyzer) or simulation tools to plot PDN impedance. The goal is to keep impedance below the target impedance (e.g., 1mOhm for a 1.8V core rail drawing 10A). Students learn why simply placing 10 capacitors of 0.1uF leads to parallel anti-resonance —a dangerous peak that can cause clock jitter. Placing components and fiducials in a way that
: Deep-diving into datasheets to select PMICs, Ethernet PHYs, and high-density processors while managing power budget and PDN (Power Distribution Network) analysis. Tool Agnostic Mastery : While many courses use Altium Designer Power Management (PMIC) : Detailed selection and schematic
: Advanced Design Rule Checking (DRC) uses machine learning to predict manufacturing failures before the design ever leaves the CAD environment.
