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Correlating simulation and measurement

Correlating simulation and measurement

We go through great pains to ensure that our analysis tools give highly accurate answers in the most efficient manner…

Simulation and measurement

Simulation and measurement

A few months ago my colleague Chuck Ferry posted a blog about a correlation study he did for DesignCon, where…

Why Partner with PADS and Mentor Graphics?

Why Partner with PADS and Mentor Graphics?

When you purchase new EDA tools, you shouldn’t look at it as just an acquisition of a new product.  You…

New PADS Website and Webinar

New PADS Website and Webinar

Please take a look at the new PADS website.  There is some cool, new stuff here: Virtual Labs, Online Chat,…

Selective Autorouting to Increase Productivity

Selective Autorouting to Increase Productivity

Autorouting is a nasty word to many designers.  Many would not be caught dead doing anything other than interactively routing…

What’s New with PADS?

What’s New with PADS?

Lots of good things coming – very soon!  Check this video snippet out! Jim

Powerful Design Creation with the PADS ES Suite

Powerful Design Creation with the PADS ES Suite

Simple schematic capture is not enough anymore.  You need a tool that won’t get in your way as you are…

PADS Tips and Tricks: Building a PCB Decal with Polar Patterns

PADS Tips and Tricks: Building a PCB Decal with Polar Patterns

Many connectors and other components require decals/footprints that have their pins laid out in a polar pattern.  In many CAD…

Interactive Routing in the PADS ES Suite

Interactive Routing in the PADS ES Suite

When designing a PCB, most of your time may be spent interactively routing. PADS has always been known for having…