Zuken Launches New Power Integrity Software for Analysis of High-Speed PCBs
May 10, 2011 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA – Today, Zuken announced the availability of a new product for concurrent analysis of power and DC noise effects and electromagnetic interference as an integral part of the PCB design flow. This new module, called CR-5000 Lightning Power Integrity Advance enables PCB design engineers to perform advanced power integrity analysis for AC and DC power distribution noise at any point during the physical design process. Design time is shortened by eliminating iterations and rework; for example, decoupling capacitor optimization effort can be reduced by up to 40 percent.
As the PCB layout progresses, the engineer is able to get immediate feedback on the effect of design decisions for each power distribution network in the design. This rapid feedback identifies the impact of design changes such as changing decoupling schemes.
"We extensively use CR-5000 Lightning Power Integrity Advance in our designs to support our 'right first time' design process. It helps us to identify problems at the earliest stages, eliminating design re-spins and reducing our overall development costs," commented Jeff Williams, Design Manager of e5D.
High-speed digital boards featuring multiple supply voltages have become commonplace. Examples include USB3.0, DDR3 and other kinds of signals used by FPGAs. In these cases, careful design of PCB power distribution is essential.
In CR-5000 Lightning Power Integrity Advance, AC and DC power analysis is combined in a single environment. AC analysis assists decoupling capacitor selection and verifies detailed plane impedance. DC analysis identifies unintended design features that reduce supply voltages below specification when they reach ICs.
AC analysis checks frequency-dependent power/ground impedance to make sure impedance at a device is low at key frequencies such as a clock frequency and its harmonics. High impedance may require correction by decoupling or by reshaping a power or ground plane.
DC analysis automatically creates an equivalent DC circuit representing power distribution. This circuit is combined with knowledge of device power consumption and other datasheet specifications to check DC voltage drops and current flow. Common problems detected include dense grouping of via holes causing increased local resistance.
The EMC analysis capabilities of CR-5000 Lightning Power Integrity Advance utilize a fast empirical EMC simulation approach developed by the EMC-Expert System consortium. This enables quick full-board EMC analysis for differential and common mode radiation, detecting potential EMC root causes during the PCB design process.
This solution is an add-on to the CR-5000 Lightning design environment and part of Zuken’s integrated CR-5000 enterprise-wide PCB design flow. CR-5000 Lightning Power Integrity Advance is available immediately and can be purchased from Zuken’s CR-5000 representatives.
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About CR-5000
CR-5000 is Zuken’s most advanced design suite for electronics systems and PCBs (printed circuit boards). It was developed to tackle complex design needs that involve managing the complete development and manufacturing preparation process on an enterprise-wide scale. CR-5000 offers cutting-edge functionality for the design of complex and high-speed boards, addressing design challenges such as signal integrity and EMC, while ensuring high-yield manufacturability. The performance of CR-5000, coupled with its modular and scalable design environment, provides product development teams across disciplines and geographic boundaries with the flexibility needed for handling multi-user designs.
About Zuken
Zuken is a global provider of leading-edge software and consulting services for electrical and electronic design and manufacturing. Founded in 1976, Zuken has the longest track record of technological innovation and financial stability in the electronic design automation (EDA) and ECAD software industry. The company’s extensive experience, technological expertise and agility, combine to create world-class software solutions. Zuken’s transparent working practices and integrity in all aspects of business produce long-lasting and successful customer partnerships that make Zuken a reliable long-term business partner.
Zuken is focused on being a long-term innovation and growth partner. The security of choosing Zuken is further reinforced by the company’s people—the foundation of Zuken’s success. Coming from a wide range of industry sectors, specializing in many different disciplines and advanced technologies, Zuken’s people relate to and understand each company’s unique requirements. For more information about the company and its products, visit www.zuken.com.
About e5D
Engineering 5th Dimension offer superior PCB & Simulation Design Services in house with lowest defect ratios by following a tireless pursuit of Excellence in Quality, Cost, Delivery & Risk Avoidance. Based on a pure ethos of 'Right First Time to Market' approach, they guarantee Shorter lead-times to Market. e5D are the sole Specialist Design Partner to: Global commercial market leaders for HD TV & Home Appliance products (manufacturing millions of products annually), Zuken UK (High End PCB Design and Simulation Tools for High Speed Designs), Interconics (Specialist PCB & Assembly manufacturing partners) and Ansys (Specialist simulation software provider). For more information visit www.e-5d.com
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