What’s new in HyperLynx 2510
The latest HyperLynx 2510 release brings a rich set of enhancements across Schematic Analysis, AMS, DRC, Signal and Power Integrity, Advanced Solvers, and Enterprise Data Management. These updates deliver greater usability, accuracy, and integration to accelerate your electronic systems design verification and optimization. Let’s explore the highlights.
Schematic Analysis: Clarity and efficiency at your fingertips
With the new release, finding Form, Fit, and Function (FFF) alternative models for BOM parts is now streamlined through the integration of Supplyframe data. Enable online library access and Alternative Part Search to instantly discover functionally equivalent parts that are functionally equivalent —even if the part numbers differ—helping maintain simulation fidelity despite sourcing constraints.
Another new feature when launching schematic analysis from Designer has been improved to automatically resolve missing model properties for passive and connector components by leveraging external data, reducing manual model creation effort and ensuring completeness.
Two new tests have been introduced for increased design coverage:
- Open-Drain Resistor of High-Value: Flags resistors above 10 kΩ pulling up open-drain/collector outputs to prevent EMI and timing issues.
- Off-Board Input Detection: Warns when a net has only outputs and a connector pin but lacks an input pin, prompting validation of off-board receivers.
Finally, understanding schematic test results has never been easier. HyperLynx now includes an integrated test description guide accessible with a simple right-click on any test or result line—complete with diagrams and remediation advice. This eliminates guesswork and accelerates troubleshooting.
Note: The exciting new schematic analysis features require updated licensing, with automatic migration and download available via Support Center.
HyperLynx AMS: Embracing co-simulation and optimization
HyperLynx AMS now supports the Functional Mock-Up Interface (FMI) standard, enabling co-simulation interoperability with over 250 tools—including Amesim, FLOEFD, HEEDS, and Altair PSIM. Import or export Functional Mock-Up Units (FMUs) to extend simulation horizons.
The second major feature introduced in the new release is the integration with HyperLynx Design Space Exploration (DSE) brings powerful optimization capabilities directly into AMS. DSE can be invoked from HyperLynx AMS 2510 in two ways:
- Exported directly to the DSE environment, accessing the full capabilities of the DSE user interface.
- Using the simplified integrated DSE wizard in the HyperLynx AMS environment for a fast and streamlined setup process.
HyperLynx DRC: Smarter verification and enhanced automation
The new Batch Creepage Wizard reads Xpedition constraints or CSV files to automate large-scale creepage analysis, with results visualized in the board viewer alongside detailed reports—dramatically speeding up compliance verification.
HLDRC now automatically imports constraint and user-defined areas from Xpedition and Allegro layouts, allowing rule checks to be scoped exactly where needed. Keep-out regions are similarly recognized, letting you exclude areas from verification, which significantly speeds up the automated checking of larger and denser PCBS.
Python scripting is now supported natively on both Windows and Linux, aligning HLDRC with HL SI/PI for consistent automation.
Finally, Enhanced rule parameters reduce false violations in sensor net isolation and in-group spacing checks. Plus, import defects involving Xpedition user layers have been corrected for smoother workflows.
Signal Integrity: Organize, preview, and verify with confidence
The introduction of Enhanced Grouping capability allows users to reduce screen clutter and achieve a more organized schematic. Groups can be automatically organized by non-IC components, Connected Transmission Lines, group by individual nets, or coupling nets, giving you unparalleled control over your design view. You can also manually create and customize your groups
Whether you are starting a design in LineSim or exporting nets from BoradSim, this functionality gives you unparallel control over your design. Once created, groups behave like any other symbol, allowing easy manipulation, ungrouping, and the ability to directly generate S-parameter models directly from your grouped schematic.
The SI Preview Wizard offers a fast, pulse-response based simulation to quickly evaluate interface performance—without the need for detailed device models. It supports single-ended and complex multi-drop buses, delivering results in seconds with comprehensive HTML reports highlighting signal degradation, inter-symbol interference, and crosstalk aggressors.
For Serial Channel Verification, there are 4 new features that got updated with this release:
- the SerDes IBIS AMI Batch Wizard now supports PAM2, PAM3, and PAM4 signaling with full IBIS-AMI 7.2 compliance.
- Siemens’ new partnership with Alphawave Semi integrates ZeusCORE IP kits into the SerDes AMI Wizard.
- MLSE has been added to SerDes Compliance Wizard enabling advanced SNR-to-BER conversions and cutting-edge MLSE support in compliance testing.
- Protocol coverage is broadened to cover Ethernet 200G KR and CR protocols and OIF standards—from 50G to 1.6T speeds—including new multi-protocol and automotive-focused tests to keep your designs future-ready.
Power Integrity: Greater accuracy and insight
You can now connect package PDN models to PCB group ports within the Decoupling Wizard, integrating package-level decoupling effects into the PDN impedance profile for more realistic analysis. You can map between package and PCB ports, with other PKG ports either left open, grounded, or terminated.
DC Drop Pin Groups & HTML Reports: Pin grouping and DC sink model assignments now support importing and exporting of pin groups via CSV files for streamlined sharing and reuse, and in DC drop analysis.
DC Drop analysis benefits from reorganized dialogs, reduced result files size, and faster report generation. The enhanced HTML reports provide high-level pass/fail summaries alongside deep dives, with new tables detailing power network configurations and voltage drops at the pin level.
A new DC Drop Power Density plot visually highlights critical PDN areas to aid targeted optimization.
The standalone HTML Viewer lets you explore DC Drop results interactively in any web browser—including Linux— without the need to have HyperLynx installed, featuring toggleable layer views, 2D/3D visualizations, board overlays, and cross-probing between data and layout for streamlined debugging.
Solver and 3D Explorer enhancements
The Full Wave solver now lets you convert multi-layer via drill pads into drill barrels, improving visual clarity, and reducing clutter in complex designs, and optimizing rendering performance.
The project browser and window management have been revamped for faster navigation and customizable window arrangements.
HyperLynx 3D Explorer gains a new Power Sum Crosstalk constraint to measure cumulative crosstalk effects across cable pairs—critical for accurate high-speed cable system evaluations.
Enterprise Data Management: Multi-board simulation at your fingertips
Integration between EDM and HyperLynx SI/PI takes a big step forward—supporting multi-board simulations directly from the EDM cockpit in standalone mode. This previously layout-only capability now allows seamless version control, cloud reporting, and selective data check-in for complex system analysis, further accelerating collaborative workflows.
Explore HyperLynx 2510
The HyperLynx 2510 release doubles down on usability, interoperability, and accuracy—vastly improving engineers’ ability to analyze, verify, and optimize complex electronic systems faster and with greater confidence. Whether you’re tackling schematic validation, advanced AMS co-simulation, signal and power integrity challenges, or multi-board system analysis, the latest features deliver a comprehensive, integrated environment for cutting-edge design success.
Ready to explore the new HyperLynx 2510? Dive into the release today and experience the future of electronic design automation.
