How Complex Motherboards Are Designed and Manufactured

Dive into the intricate world of complex motherboard design in this comprehensive video lecture presented by Istvan Nagy. Explore the inner workings of PC motherboards and server boards, covering a wide range of topics including power management, thermal considerations, memory systems, and high-speed signal integrity. Learn about various architectures, industrial applications, and debugging techniques used in the industry. Gain insights into PCB materials, floor planning, and reliability testing. Discover valuable resources like the QUCS simulator and Open Compute Project. Whether you're a hardware enthusiast or a professional engineer, this in-depth presentation offers a wealth of knowledge on advanced digital hardware design, complemented by practical examples and industry best practices.

What is this video about
What is a complex design
PC Motherboard described
Power
Power states
Laptop vs. Standard PC
Thermal management
I2C
Memories and timing
x86 vs. other architectures
Industrial motherboards
Backplanes
High speed signals, signal integrity, simulations
QUCS simulator
SPI, JTAG
How many schematic pages and what is there
SERDES
Power supplies
Reliability issues, testing and measuring
Debugging
PCB materials
Floor planning
You power it up and it doesn't work
Measuring by probes
Open Compute Project OPC
Istvan's book