This paper establishes a definition of high-speed PCB design and then looks at the multiple disciplines that need to exist on a team in order to complete a high-speed design. It outlines who the players are and their roles. It looks at the hurdles the team faces who use few or no advanced EDA tools. It concludes by presenting Mentor Graphics' high-speed PCB toolset and process flow as an approach to achieving successful high-speed designs.

Bio:
Griff Derryberry has been at Mentor Graphics for nine years. He is currently an EDA Tools and Process Instructor in the Education and Training Department. In his prior position, he was Technical Marketing Engineer of high-speed board layout tools in the Systems on Board Division.