Design and Analyze High-Speed SerDes Links in MATLAB

Model and simulate high-speed SerDes links using MATLAB^® and Simulink^® to improve signal integrity and optimize link performance. This three-part video series walks through a complete workflow—from system-level design to time-domain simulation and advanced signal integrity analysis.

Start with system-level modeling of SerDes links using a graphical interface to configure transmitters, receivers, and channels. Apply equalization techniques such as FFE, CTLE, and DFE to mitigate signal degradation and evaluate performance using eye diagrams and BER plots.

Then, transition your design into Simulink to perform time-domain simulations and observe how equalizers adapt dynamically. Access and customize the source code of equalization blocks and generate IBIS-AMI models for integration with industry-standard tools.

Finally, perform advanced signal integrity analysis by importing S-parameter data, running parametric sweeps, and visualizing results using TDR, insertion loss, and persistent eye diagrams. Debug IBIS-AMI models by adjusting equalizer settings and observing their impact on signal quality.

This series is ideal for engineers working on high-speed digital interfaces who want to streamline their workflow and gain deeper insight into SerDes performance.