Speaker: Dr. Shahriar Shahramian, Nokia-Bell Lab
Abstract:
This short course explores the hidden impairments which are often overlooked or difficult to locate in mm-Wave layouts and interconnects. Using real-life fabricated circuit blocks operating in the W-Band and optical circuits operating beyond 100Gb/s you are invited to search for parasitic capacitive, inductive and resistive elements which can adversely affect the circuit performance. After modeling of these elements, simulations demonstrate the impact of the parasitics on bandwidth, center frequency, stability and noise-figure. Using simple and quick modeling techniques the designers can incorporate various layout effects into their design.