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?

The answer is YES! These days, nearly every designer deals with some degree of signal integrity constraints, both to maximize…

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.

One of the most important benefits of HyperLynx DRC is its ability to look for niche SI-related problems that other…

How Do You Know Your Board Design Will Work?

How Do You Know Your Board Design Will Work?

The importance of basic signal integrity simulations is often misjudged. That’s an odd fact, given that the cost of rework…

SERDES Channel Compliance: Easier Said than Done?

SERDES Channel Compliance: Easier Said than Done?

Data transfers can be done in two distinct ways, parallel (DDR2/3) and serial (PCIE/USB). As the speeds of data transfer…

Flex Your PCB Design Muscle!

Flex Your PCB Design Muscle!

Although Rigid-Flex designs are considered cutting-edge technologies, they are used frequently in small- to medium-scale consumer electronics. With flex technology…

Low-Power Designs Need Signal Integrity Analysis

Low-Power Designs Need Signal Integrity Analysis

Ask any signal integrity expert, what keeps you awake at night? Most will agree that it’s the question of being…

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

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

DDR memories allow the transfer of data at a higher speed than most other memory technologies. As the DDR technology…

Checking for Differential Impedance

Checking for Differential Impedance

One of the basic concepts of signal integrity is maintaining impedance. Whether a design will be successful or not can…

If OrCAD Is Your Choice for Schematic, Read On…

If OrCAD Is Your Choice for Schematic, Read On…

You are a team player and so are we! With the advent of technology, having a remote team is commonplace….