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How effective is decoupling capacitance in power distribution networks?

The power distribution network (PDN) is especially important as devices can draw immense current leading to unwanted voltage drops at power supply pins, compromising device operation and reliability.

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Your #1 defense against a crosstalk crisis

It’s been some time since I’ve seen an article on crosstalk, so I decided to take the opportunity to walk…

Designing smarter, not harder: Embracing PCB design automation in PCB engineering

Previously on the premiere episode of Season 3 of the Printed Circuit Podcast, host Steph Chavez sat down with John…

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Progressive verification: A 3-step approach to post-layout signal integrity analysis

Progressive verification prioritizes analysis based on their ease of completion. It focuses on getting the simple stuff out of the way as quickly as possible, tackling those big problems that can be identified quickly first and then sifting through progressively finer and more granular issues for better signal integrity.

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What’s new in HyperLynx 2504

The HyperLynx 2504 update introduces a wealth of new features and enhancements that elevate the PCB design process.

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What’s new in HyperLynx 2409

HyperLynx is expanding beyond high-speed design to provide simulation and analysis for all stages of PCB design and verification. HyperLynx…

what's new in HyperLynx VX.2.14

What’s new in HyperLynx VX.2.14

The new VX.2.14 release of HyperLynx contains improvements across: HyperLynx DRC HyperLynx DRC includes a new via length rule that…

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PCB design best practices: power integrity analysis

What is power integrity analysis? PCB power integrity analysis is the study of a PCB’s Power Delivery Network (PDN), which…

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PCB design best practices: analog mixed-signal (AMS)

What is analog mixed-signal analysis? Analog mixed-signal circuit simulation (AMS) is a technique for analyzing circuits in an integrated environment…