Morrison R. Digital circuit boards: Mach 1GHz

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012. — 174 p. — ISBN: 978-1-118-23532-4.This book is intended to help the reader understand the problems of laying out digital circuit boards for fast logic. It is not intended as a treatise on how circuit boards are made although this knowledge can often be very helpful. Understanding the manufacturing process helps in understanding practical design. An engineer needs to know the range of trace widths that can be accommodated or how thin a dielectric can be used or what materials will withstand soldering. He needs to understand the cost of different laminates and why they are needed. All of this comes from the experience gained in doing designs and working with a manufacturer. On top of all this knowledge, the engineer needs to know the basics of signal transmission so that the logic will function.