Make Signal Integrity Work for You – A Practical Guide for Designers

Created: April 17, 2025
Updated: June 11, 2025

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Signal integrity issues like reflections, crosstalk, and insertion loss are no longer edge cases, they’re everyday risks in modern PCB designs. Without proper analysis, even the best-engineered circuits can suffer from data corruption, failed compliance, and late-stage rework.

This whitepaper will introduce you to both the why and the how of signal integrity analysis. Whether you're a designer new to SI or already using Altium Designer, this document walks you through key signal integrity concepts, common failure modes, and how to catch them before they cause problems.

Inside, you’ll learn:

What signal integrity is and why it’s critical in digital design
How to recognize and fix signal integrity issues like, reflections, crosstalk, and signal loss
How to get started with Signal Analyzer by Keysight in Altium Designer to detect and fix issues like impedance mismatches, signal delay, and loss
How to visualize results with intuitive heatmaps and generate professional compliance reports

With visual aids, practical examples, and step-by-step instructions, this resource equips you to design more reliable PCBs, reduce development time, and confidently tackle high-speed challenges. All without leaving your design environment! Download now and eliminate signal integrity guesswork!

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