Master Thesis High-Speed PCB Test Structures for Resin Skew Characterization
Core
Design, simulate, and analyze high-speed PCB test structures to quantify resin skew and its impact on signal integrity in automotive systems.
Role type
Master thesis researcher (high-speed PCB test structures)
Builds
Standardized measurement structures for high-speed interconnect design and material selection
Domain
Automotive electronics, high-speed PCBs, signal integrity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) measurements, S-parameter analysis, propagation delay extraction, differential skew analysis, electromagnetic simulation, Python or MATLAB
Preferred skills
Literature review on glass weave effects, routing geometry analysis
Technologies
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Review literature on glass weave effects and resin-induced skew, perform VNA measurements of test coupons, analyze measured and simulated S-parameters, investigate influence of glass style and trace orientation, document findings and propose improved characterization structures
Seniority
Master thesis level