Signal Integrity In Practice – Live Hands‑On SI Class
A two‑day workshop where hardware engineers and SI specialists master Gen2 signal integrity through classroom instruction, hands‑on labs and software‑driven exercises.
Please note: This is not a Zuken‑run seminar; the class is independently taught by internationally recognized SI pioneer Donald Telian. Zuken’s role is limited to sponsorship of the venue and hospitality. All instruction and lab material are completely vendor‑neutral and tool‑agnostic, ensuring techniques you learn apply to any EDA environment.
Event Overview
Signal Integrity, In Practice demystifies high‑speed design by teaching straight‑forward, field‑proven SI processes. The class combines presentation, live demonstrations, guided labs and post‑class office hours so attendees can immediately apply what they learn to real projects. Attendees from previous cohorts now use these techniques on PCIe Gen5/6, DDR5 and other multi‑gigabit systems.
Why Attend?
Gen2 SI clarity: Understand what really fails at today’s data rates and how to fix it.
Hands‑on learning: Four practical labs using industry SI tools reinforce each concept.
Expert guidance: Ask your toughest questions during in‑class Q&A and office hours.
Actionable collateral: Take home lab files, cheat‑sheets and report templates.
Networking: Meet peers from across Europe solving the same high‑speed challenges.
Quick Facts
Dates:
Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 October 2025
Time:
08:00 – 17:00 CET each day
Venue:
Munich Airport Business Centre, 85356 Hallbergmoos, Germany
Capacity:
50 engineers (first‑come, first‑served)
Fee:
€1695 + VAT • includes breakfast, lunch & day‑one dinner
Donald Telian, Principal SI Consultant, Author & Industry Pioneer
Over a four‑decade career, Donald has become one of the most trusted voices in high‑speed design:
40+ years of hands‑on SI engineering – from the first 33 Mbps PCI boards to today’s 112 Gbps PAM4 links.
Author of the definitive textbookSignal Integrity In Practice (available through SI Guys Press) – cited by DesignCon as a “must‑read” for new SI engineers.
Co‑founder of the IBIS Modeling Standard – helping the industry move from paper data sheets to portable behavioural models.
Consultant to 200+ product teams – his client list spans silicon vendors, medical devices, automotive ADAS, data‑centre ASICs and consumer electronics.
DesignCon best‑paper award winner & keynote speaker – recognised for translating complex theory into practical guidelines.
Tool‑agnostic instructor – teaches using open standards so techniques apply in any EDA flow (users of Altium, Cadence, Keysight, Mentor, Zuken and more have completed his course).
Whether you are wrestling with PCIe Gen5 eye closure or DDR5 timing, Donald’s methodical “Four Step SI Flow” gives you a repeatable path from hypothesis to sign‑off.
Course Outline
Time
Topic
08:00
Continental breakfast & SI Hangout
09:00
Gen2 SI & Serial‑Link Dominance
09:30
The Primary Gen2 SI Failures Are Not What You Think
Click Register Now to secure your seat via the SI Guys portal. Payment is handled by SI Guys; VAT invoice issued automatically. Zuken does not process payments.
Do I need to bring a laptop?
Yes. Lab instructions and software download links will be sent two weeks prior.
What software is used in the labs?
A free workshop MATLAB® license including SI and RF PCB Toolboxes for use in all hands-on labs.
Language of instruction?
English.
Travel & lodging?
The venue is a 10 min taxi ride from the airport. There are hotels in walking distance to the ABC Center; search for hotels in Hallbergmoos.
