Overcoming Jitter in High-Speed Communications: Techniques and Testing with MATLAB

Overview

This webinar offers an in-depth exploration of jitter tolerance, a critical factor in the performance and reliability of high-speed communication systems. Attendees will be guided through a comprehensive workflow that encompasses the theoretical aspects of jitter and its sources, modeling, and simulation techniques for analyzing jitter effects, and practical strategies for testing and improving jitter tolerance.

While JTOL is commonly performed on a scope in a lab, participants will gain hands-on insights into the process of identifying potential jitter issues, simulating their impact on system performance, and applying effective mitigation strategies. By the end of the session, attendees will have a solid foundation in the principles of jitter tolerance and be equipped with the knowledge to enhance the reliability and efficiency of their communication systems for PCIe, USB, Ethernet, etc.

Highlights

• Understanding Jitter and its Impact: Gain a solid understanding of what jitter is, its sources, and how it affects high-speed communication systems.
• Modeling and Simulation for Jitter Analysis: Learn how to model and simulate communication systems to analyze the impact of jitter on system performance.
• Practical Jitter Tolerance Testing: Discover strategies for testing jitter tolerance and ensuring your system meets the necessary performance criteria.
• Mitigation Techniques: Explore practical techniques and strategies to minimize jitter and enhance system reliability.
• Real-World Applications: See how these concepts apply to real-world scenarios, enhancing your ability to tackle jitter-related challenges in your projects.

About the Presenter

Andy Zambell is a Sr. Product Marketing Engineer for SerDes and Signal Integrity applications at MathWorks. Prior to joining MathWorks, Andy was a Signal Integrity Engineer at FCI USA LLC and Amphenol for a decade where he specialized in new product development and customer support of high-speed backplane connectors. He also was involved in the development of industry standards such as SAS, IEEE 802.3 and OIF CEI. He received a B.S in Physics from Lebanon Valley College and an M.E. in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University.