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Synopsys PrimeSim HSPICE: Advanced Noise Analysis for High-Speed SerDes and Memory Interface Design

Synopsys PrimeSim HSPICE provides a comprehensive noise analysis suite — including transient noise Monte Carlo, PSS/PNOISE phase noise simulation, and statistical eye diagram generation — that goes far beyond standard .NOISE sweeps. This article covers the complete HSPICE noise analysis workflow for 56G/112G SerDes and DDR5/LPDDR5 memory interfaces, from jitter decomposition using the dual-Dirac model to BER-extrapolated eye opening measurements. Engineers will learn how to configure transient noise injection, rank noise source contributions to phase noise, and generate compliance-ready eye diagrams at target BER levels.

By Jeff 50 views
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MathWorks R2026a: Simulink Copilot, Agentic Toolkits, and FMU Builder Transform Model-Based Design

MathWorks has released MATLAB and Simulink R2026a, introducing Simulink Copilot for AI-grounded model assistance, the MATLAB and Simulink Agentic Toolkits for autonomous agent-driven workflows via MCP, and the new Simulink FMU Builder for streamlined model exchange. The release marks a significant step toward AI-native simulation environments for embedded systems and control design.

By Jeff 220 views
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MathWorks Launches MATLAB Copilot and Redesigned Desktop in 2025a Release

MathWorks has released MATLAB and Simulink 2025a, introducing MATLAB Copilot—a generative AI assistant for code generation, debugging, and test automation—alongside a fully redesigned desktop environment. The release also delivers major Simulink enhancements including a Python Code Block, local solvers for model references, and a new Simulink Scope, making it one of the most feature-rich updates to the platform in recent years.

By Jeff 196 views
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Cadence Virtuoso ADE Assembler: Hierarchical Multi-Corner Simulation Management for Analog IC Design

Cadence Virtuoso ADE Assembler is the industry-standard environment for orchestrating multi-corner PVT verification of analog and mixed-signal ICs, enabling engineers to define test plans, manage process/voltage/temperature corners, and run thousands of simulation jobs across distributed compute farms. This article covers the complete ADE Assembler workflow—from corner definition and distributed job dispatch to specification-driven pass/fail checking and sensitivity analysis—with best practices for automotive and high-reliability analog design teams.

By Jeff 179 views
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ANSYS SIwave: PCB Signal Integrity and Power Integrity Simulation for High-Speed Digital Designs

ANSYS SIwave is a purpose-built electromagnetic simulation tool for PCB signal integrity and power integrity analysis, enabling engineers to extract S-parameters, run IBIS-AMI eye diagram simulations, and compute PDN impedance profiles directly from the routed board layout. This article covers the complete SI/PI workflow — from ODB++ import through DC IR-drop, AC PDN impedance, and channel compliance reporting — with best practices for high-speed designs above 1 GHz.

By Jeff 506 views
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Keysight ADS Momentum: 3D Planar EM Simulation for High-Frequency PCB and RFIC Design

ADS Momentum's Method-of-Moments solver enables engineers to co-simulate planar passive structures alongside active circuit models within Keysight ADS, delivering accurate S-parameter extraction for PCB and RFIC designs from DC to 110 GHz. This article covers the practical workflow—substrate stack-up definition, mesh convergence, and EM-circuit co-simulation—that transforms Momentum into a first-principles design tool rather than a final sign-off step.

By Jeff 290 views
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Neuromorphic Computing Breakthrough: Brain-Inspired Chips Solve Complex Physics Equations with Unprecedented Energy Efficiency

Sandia National Laboratories researchers have developed the NeuroFEM algorithm, enabling neuromorphic computers to solve partial differential equations with a fraction of the energy required by traditional supercomputers. This breakthrough could revolutionize high-performance computing for climate modeling, aerospace simulations, and national security applications.

By Jeff 134 views
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Ansys 2025 R2 Introduces AI Engineering Copilot for Intelligent Simulation Workflows

Ansys releases its 2025 R2 software update featuring the Engineering Copilot, an AI-driven virtual assistant that provides real-time guidance and enables physics-based simulations up to 1000x faster than traditional methods. The release integrates AI capabilities across the entire Ansys portfolio, democratizing advanced simulation for engineers.

By Jeff 233 views