The Foundations of Signal Integrity

The first book to focus on the electromagnetic basis of signalintegrity The Foundations of Signal Integrity is the first of itskind—a reference that examines the physical foundation ofsystem integrity based on electromagnetic theory derived fromMaxwell's Equations. Drawing upon the cutting-edge researchof Professor Paul Huray's team of industrial engineers and graduatestudents, it develops the physical theory of wave propagation usingmethods of solid state and high-energy physics, mathematics,chemistry, and electrical engineering before addressing itsapplication to modern high-speed systems. Coverage includes:All the necessary electromagnetic theory needed for a completeunderstanding of signal integrityTechniques for obtaining analytic solutions to Maxwell'sEquations for ideal materials and boundary conditionsPlane electromagnetic wavesPlane waves in compound mediaTransmission lines and waveguidesIdeal models vs. real-world systemsComplex permittivity of propagating mediaSurface roughnessAdvanced signal integritySignal integrity simulationsProblem sets for each chapterWith its thorough coverage of this relatively new discipline,the book serves as an ideal textbook for senior undergraduate andjunior graduate students, as well as a resource for practicingengineers in this burgeoning field. At the end of each section, ittypically stimulates the reader with open-ended questions thatmight lead to future theses or dissertation research.