EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 1H 7M
Understanding High-Frequency Complexities with Rick Hartley | Trace Talks EP 6
from Trace Talks · host Lucy I.
In this 6th episode of Trace Talks, Amit Bahl and Atar Mittal sit down with the legendary Rick Hartley to discuss PCB design's evolution and intricacies. From his career-defining experiences with Ralph Morrison to the philosophical understanding of energy in circuits, Rick provides valuable insights every designer should hear. EPISODE BREAKDOWN 0:08 - Introduction 4:37 - Ground plane design and bounce 11:25 - Switch mode supplies 17:05 - Impedance and fine pitch components 23:20 - "Do we wanna talk about RF?" 30:55 - Choosing materials 34:52 - The parasitic inductance and capacitance of vias 41:25 - DFM and EMI 48:02 - "Who do I have to kill to save that penny?" or the story of EMI in automotive and avionics 53:53 - "It's a waveguide" 1:00:10 - AI in the high-frequency RF field
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In this 6th episode of Trace Talks, Amit Bahl and Atar Mittal sit down with the legendary Rick Hartley to discuss PCB design's evolution and intricacies. From his career-defining experiences with Ralph Morrison to the philosophical understanding of energy in circuits, Rick provides valuable insights every designer should hear. EPISODE BREAKDOWN 0:08 - Introduction 4:37 - Ground plane design and bounce 11:25 - Switch mode supplies 17:05 - Impedance and fine pitch components 23:20 - "Do we wanna talk about RF?" 30:55 - Choosing materials 34:52 - The parasitic inductance and capacitance of vias 41:25 - DFM and EMI 48:02 - "Who do I have to kill to save that penny?" or the story of EMI in automotive and avionics 53:53 - "It's a waveguide" 1:00:10 - AI in the high-frequency RF field
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