How to Analyze Signal Integrity Using Layout Geometry

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Identifying signal integrity issues through electrical performance scan

Achieving peak performance in high-speed printed circuit boards (PCB) requires verifying signal integrity (SI) compliance in all electrical traces with various performance specifications. Design engineers should perform quick signal integrity analysis to identify issues earlier in the circuit design and layout process. Doing so minimizes risk and maximizes PCB design productivity.

To speed up PCB prototype creation, designers can use layout geometry and simulation software. This software simulates the performance of a design and generates SI metrics such as trace impedance and delay, return and insertion loss, S-parameter analysis, and impedance time-domain reflectometry (TDR). Designers also need automation of routine tests and analysis automation to document the different revisions of simulations and results.

Signal integrity electrical performance scan solution

Verifying electrical compliance in PCBs requires SI performance metrics from various operating modes. The Keysight signal integrity electrical performance scan (EP-Scan) solution generates automated reports for trace impedance and delay, return and insertion loss, S-parameter analysis, and TDR. It enables fast simulation on multiple nets using layout geometry files so designers and hardware engineers can confirm SI performance early in the design workflow.

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