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Maximize Your PCB Design Productivity

PathWave High-Speed Digital Applications (HSD Apps) provides signal integrity software to help hardware engineers and printed circuit board designers create high-speed design prototypes, perform validation, and generate performance reports. Each application is lightweight and requires little effort to be productive.

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Detect Signal Integrity Issues Early and Reduce Time to Market

HSD Apps enable engineers to identify signal integrity issues quickly, catch design errors early, and create progress reports effortlessly. Engineers can perform quick signal integrity diagnostics to remove the verification bottleneck, reduce PCB board spins and produce more customer success.

Electrical Performance Scan
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The ultimate Signal Integrity tool for your hardware design

EP-Scan simplifies the comparison process between different versions of the printed circuit board design, making it easy to see and report performance differences. By analyzing common fabrication formats like ODB++, EP-Scan shows you the performance of your design as it would be fabricated.

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Case Studies 2023.09.07

From Overwhelmed to Optimized: SECO's PCB Design Cycle Evolution

From Overwhelmed to Optimized: SECO's PCB Design Cycle Evolution

As the number of PCB designs at SECO rises, the signal integrity engineers who perform final verifications become overwhelmed. SECO integrated Keysight’s Electrical Performance Scan to optimize engineering resources, resulting in streamlined processes and a reported 25% increase in productivity. Delve into how SECO uses EP-Scan in this case study.

2023.09.07

Application Notes 2023.08.17

What is the Right Controlled Impedance for Your DDR5 Traces?

What is the Right Controlled Impedance for Your DDR5 Traces?

Starting with recognizing the lack of controlled impedance specification for DDR5 traces, this document delves into DDR vendor impedance recommendations, contrasts them with fabricated board data, and provides pragmatic design suggestions. Drawing from open-source DDR4 designs and reputable guides, this study demystifies impedance ranges for single-ended and differential traces, fostering informed DDR5 design decisions.

2023.08.17

Application Notes 2023.06.28

How to Verify Signal Integrity on a Work-in-progress USB4 PCB Design

How to Verify Signal Integrity on a Work-in-progress USB4 PCB Design

This document provides guidance on verifying signal integrity (SI) for a work-in-progress USB4 printed circuit board (PCB) design. It emphasizes the importance of early SI analysis to avoid costly design re-spins and delays in product release. The document outlines the need for impedance control and return loss management in USB4 designs. It offers recommendations for early SI verification, including impedance and loss reduction techniques. By following these guidelines and utilizing simulation tools, designers and engineers can ensure robust and reliable USB4 solutions, minimizing the risk of rework and delays.

2023.06.28

Application Notes 2023.04.28

How to Maximize Your Printed Circuit Board Design Productivity

How to Maximize Your Printed Circuit Board Design Productivity

2023.04.28

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