Sigrity X Platform Integrations

Sigrity X Aurora, fully compatible with all Allegro X Platforms, enables designers to swiftly pinpoint and address signal and power integrity issues at the outset, minimizing dependence on expert evaluations and keeping projects aligned with timelines and budgets. This cohesive in-design analysis method allows for comprehensive assessments of signal and power integrity throughout every stage of the design cycle, enabling in-depth evaluations of "what if" scenarios that clarify constraints and lower the frequency of revisions. Embrace a future where PCB and IC design sees a revolutionary shift through a platform that prioritizes user-friendliness and efficiency. With Sigrity X, the fusion of innovation and optimization provides essential resources for ensuring exceptional signal and power integrity in your PCB and IC designs. Move beyond the conventional limits of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) technology, and imagine a landscape where tackling electronic design challenges is a seamless experience. Not only will you achieve your deadlines, but you will also surpass your time-to-market objectives with extraordinary precision and speed. As Sigrity X leads the charge, the horizon of electronic design gleams with promise and potential. Prepare to embark on a journey where your design aspirations are realized with confidence and clarity.

Sigrity X Advanced SI Technology provides sophisticated signal integrity assessment for printed circuit boards and integrated circuit packaging, spanning frequencies from DC to 56GHz. Its capabilities include automated die-to-die signal integrity analysis, topology exploration, and the simulation of high-speed interfaces. Additionally, the technology accommodates IBIS-AMI and allows for customized compliance kits, ensuring designs adhere to strict regulatory standards. This comprehensive approach enhances the reliability and performance of electronic designs in an increasingly high-speed environment.

Cadence® introduces its Sigrity X OptimizationPI™ technology, which conducts a comprehensive AC frequency analysis of circuit boards and IC packages, enabling performance enhancement and potential savings of 15% to 50% on decoupling capacitor expenditures. This technology caters to both pre-layout and post-layout investigations, efficiently identifying the most economical decoupling capacitor options. The foundation of Sigrity X OptimizePI lies in the established Cadence hybrid magnetic circuit analysis methodology, fused with the innovative Sigrity Optimization engine, allowing users to swiftly determine optimal placement and decap site selection. By leveraging this advanced tool, engineers can enhance design efficiency while simultaneously reducing costs.

Cadence Celsius PowerDC technology provides effective DC analysis that guarantees dependable power distribution. This system incorporates electrical and thermal simulations to enhance precision. By swiftly pinpointing regions experiencing significant IR drops and thermal hotspots, it effectively reduces the likelihood of design failures. The technology maintains high accuracy, even in intricate designs featuring various voltage domains and complex plane structures, delivering definitive IR analysis for both boards and packages. Additionally, DC simulations can be conveniently initiated through PowerTree Technology, utilizing source and sink definitions established during the schematic design phase. Furthermore, it accommodates diverse structures, such as stacked boards, multiple chips, and all widely used packaging types, making it a versatile choice for engineers.

Cadence®'s Sigrity X PowerSI® technology addresses the escalating challenges associated with switching noise, signal interference, and maintaining target voltage levels. It offers rapid, precise, and comprehensive electrical analyses for complete IC packages and PCBs. This technology can be employed to formulate power and signal integrity guidelines either prior to layout or after, facilitating performance verification and design enhancement without the need for a prototype. Sigrity X's advanced electromagnetic (EM) solver capabilities enable a variety of analyses, such as pinpointing coupling issues with traces and vias, assessing power and ground fluctuations due to simultaneous output switching, and designing areas that meet or exceed voltage specifications. Furthermore, PowerSI technology helps in extracting frequency-dependent parameter models for network configurations while providing visualization of intricate spatial relationships, ensuring that designers can optimize their circuits effectively. This powerful toolset ultimately streamlines the design process and enhances overall product reliability.