Webinar – Datasheet vs Device Reality: Connectivity Failures in PCB Layout, Performance, and Certification
Jun
Datasheets and reference designs show expected RF performance under controlled conditions. Real devices behave differently once the antenna is integrated into the PCB, enclosure, nearby components, and full system environment.
In this webinar, Ignion explains how connectivity failures appear after the first prototype, during validation, or at certification. The session walks through three real-device failure points: mismatches between reviewed PCB layout and manufactured hardware, performance degradation after device-environment changes, and certification failures driven by system noise and spurious emissions from onboard components. Attendees will see how S-parameter analysis, OTA testing, and spectral investigation help identify the real root cause before redesign becomes the default answer.
Key Takeaways
- How to identify when the fabricated PCB does not match the intended RF layout, and why this leads to immediate impedance and matching issues
- How to use OTA measurements to validate real-device performance and detect inconsistencies with expected results
- How to determine whether performance degradation is caused by antenna behavior or system-level changes in the device
- How to recognize when certification failures are driven by internal noise and receiver desensitization rather than RF design errors
- How to apply a structured debugging workflow across PCB layout validation, performance testing, and certification readiness
