Kanchan Vaidya
I Have a Small PCB Design. Do I Need to Simulate for SI?

I Have a Small PCB Design. Do I Need to Simulate for SI?

July 11, 2018
The answer is YES! These days, nearly every designer deals with some degree of signal integrity constraints, both to maximize...
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Is Your PCB Layout Correct by Design? Differential Phase Matching Could Be the Answer.

Is Your PCB Layout Correct by Design? Differential Phase Matching Could Be the Answer.

June 27, 2018
One of the most important benefits of HyperLynx DRC is its ability to look for niche SI-related problems that other...
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How Do You Know Your Board Design Will Work?

How Do You Know Your Board Design Will Work?

June 18, 2018
The importance of basic signal integrity simulations is often misjudged. That’s an odd fact, given that the cost of rework...
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SERDES Channel Compliance: Easier Said than Done?

SERDES Channel Compliance: Easier Said than Done?

June 13, 2018
Data transfers can be done in two distinct ways, parallel (DDR2/3) and serial (PCIE/USB). As the speeds of data transfer...
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Flex Your PCB Design Muscle!

Flex Your PCB Design Muscle!

June 5, 2018
Although Rigid-Flex designs are considered cutting-edge technologies, they are used frequently in small- to medium-scale consumer electronics. With flex technology...
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Low-Power Designs Need Signal Integrity Analysis

Low-Power Designs Need Signal Integrity Analysis

May 30, 2018
Ask any signal integrity expert, what keeps you awake at night? Most will agree that it’s the question of being...
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Don’t Forget the Basics! Always Check for T-Fork Topology.

Don’t Forget the Basics! Always Check for T-Fork Topology.

May 21, 2018
DDR memories allow the transfer of data at a higher speed than most other memory technologies. As the DDR technology...
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Checking for Differential Impedance

Checking for Differential Impedance

May 8, 2018
One of the basic concepts of signal integrity is maintaining impedance. Whether a design will be successful or not can...
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If OrCAD Is Your Choice for Schematic, Read On…

If OrCAD Is Your Choice for Schematic, Read On…

April 27, 2018
You are a team player and so are we! With the advent of technology, having a remote team is commonplace....
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Why Do We Keep Doing Things the Old Way? A Story of Nets Crossing Gaps.

Why Do We Keep Doing Things the Old Way? A Story of Nets Crossing Gaps.

March 22, 2018
Remember the old times when we used to have a dedicated person type up all our letters? For better or...
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IC Speeds vs. Power Supplies

IC Speeds vs. Power Supplies

March 5, 2018
In most modern designs, you have to work with ICs that are running at very high speeds. This translates into...
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Listen up, Champions of Dense, Complex Schematic Designs!

Listen up, Champions of Dense, Complex Schematic Designs!

February 6, 2018
Do you often struggle when managing a complex schematic design? Take a look at some basic tips and tricks that...
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It’s Easier (and Less Expensive) to Check for Differential Pairs than You Think!

It’s Easier (and Less Expensive) to Check for Differential Pairs than You Think!

February 5, 2018
As a layout engineer, you have mastered the art of multitasking. You are thinking about board real estate, manufacturing costs,...
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How Are You Spending Your Precious Time Today?

How Are You Spending Your Precious Time Today?

January 29, 2018
What is one of the biggest hurdles designers face when creating a new schematic design? Creating and maintaining libraries of...
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What Do a Gigging Guitarist and a PCB Designer Have in Common?

What Do a Gigging Guitarist and a PCB Designer Have in Common?

January 16, 2018
More than you think! While most of us would not consider guitarists as experts in electronic design practices, they use...
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Detect Floating Metal Islands to Avoid EMI

Detect Floating Metal Islands to Avoid EMI

January 15, 2018
Are you concerned with the accuracy and time spent in manual inspection of your board? Are EMI issues slipping into...
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Are you meeting IC power demands for your design?

Are you meeting IC power demands for your design?

October 18, 2017
DC Drop Simulation is more than just being sure you have enough copper on the planes. You should also investigate...
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Six reasons not to be intimidated by PCB design constraints

Six reasons not to be intimidated by PCB design constraints

October 11, 2017
As PCBs increase in complexity and density, a higher percentage of the design must be implemented with strict adherence to...
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Should I Simulate Split Planes ?

Should I Simulate Split Planes ?

October 2, 2017
Almost all modern ICs require multiple supply voltages to operate, making power integrity one of the biggest problems in electronic...
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Losing sleep over critical net routing and layout?

Losing sleep over critical net routing and layout?

September 27, 2017
High-speed memory interfaces and other sensitive connections multiply design complexity, forcing designers to meet tighter and tighter constraints on an...
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