PCB Design for MMWave IC

[Puppet123]

Hello,

I am to design a PCB for MMWAVE IC's.

I am familiar with PCB design theory and so on, but how do I get "practically" started with a program like Altium or Cadence Allegro.

I need a tutorial on using these programs for High Frequency (>10GHz) PCB Design.

Does anyone have such tutorials or know where to find them ?

Thank you.

 

[BigBoss]

Let me put a comment on your tools..
Altium is not a suitable PCB design program for mmWave or Microwave Circuit PCBs.
Cadence Allegro+RF option will be your first choice..( see the features )
ADS can also handle the design of mmWave PCBs, no doubt.
RF and Microwave PCB design needs an extra attention while it's designed.Everything must be well/precisely dimensioned and components ( inductors,capacitors and the others) must be carefully and independently designed then assembled with a highly precision.Then EM simulation with/wo active devices is a MUST.
If it's possible, 3D FDTD simulation will help you to solve 3D circuits' problems.
There are many other options ( closures,EMI,Biasing,Radiation etc.) unfortunately there is no textbook that explains all of tricky ways AFAIK.You should search and dig the internet to find the right information.

 

[Puppet123]

Hello BigBoss,

Thank you for your message.

Can you share any resources to start off.

Thank you.

 

[BigBoss]

Hello BigBoss,

Thank you for your message.

Can you share any resources to start off.

Thank you.

Unfortunately you should learn by yourself because I have never seen a reference for practical PCB design of mmWave circuits.