Decoupling Analysis for Trace-Routed PDNs

Decoupling Analysis for Trace-Routed PDNs

Performing an accurate high-frequency analysis of a power distribution network routed with traces instead of planes poses some interesting challenges.  Most…

You’re Invited! The PADS World Tour starts Sept. 15

You’re Invited! The PADS World Tour starts Sept. 15

As an engineer, your job is to get your job done – to overcome the specific design challenge you’re facing,…

The Simplest of Power Integrity Issues

The Simplest of Power Integrity Issues

By far, DC Drop issues are the simplest problems you can run into when designing a power distribution network or…

Innovation Creating a New Breed of Self-Sufficient Design Engineers

Innovation Creating a New Breed of Self-Sufficient Design Engineers

When I introduced myself last year in The Future of PADS®, I was excited to talk about PADS Standard, Standard…

High current density – is it a problem?

High current density – is it a problem?

A question I get all too often on power integrity results is whether or not a current density issue is…

American Ninjas Take on the Circuit Board

American Ninjas Take on the Circuit Board

American Ninja Warrior is an annual sports entertainment spin-off of the Japanese television series Sasuke. It features hundreds of serious athletic competitors that…

Accelerating Product Creation with PADS User-Centric Ecosystem

Accelerating Product Creation with PADS User-Centric Ecosystem

Designing within the PCB design ecosystem on a single platform ensures that designs are robust, reliable, and can achieve first-pass…

The PCB Design Ecosystem = Unified Tools

The PCB Design Ecosystem = Unified Tools

Access to design IP and collaboration is key to meeting the needs of engineers in the electronics product design ecosystem….

Interactive Wearables: From Taylor Swift to the Stanley Cup!

Interactive Wearables: From Taylor Swift to the Stanley Cup!

If you’ve been to a major concert lately, or perhaps watched the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup finals you’ve either worn…