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May 16, 2017Choosing the best software for high speed PCB design requires more than just designing in an efficient and quick way available. One needs to take into consideration the connector, memory module and every processor and carefully understand the interconnection between them.
Choosing a software means picking a product to be used in the modern world and this requires pushing design techniques and boundaries of PCB technology. It is not an easy task and care is needed. When it comes to choosing a software for PCB design, a number of factors need to be taken into consideration.
Need for an extra eye: The engineer who does the layout and the designer are usually not the same. Therefore it is important to have the layout technician consult the first designer to ensure the software is suitable. Co-ordination between the two creates a continuous stable product since each of them understand what is required. Poor connection between the two may lead to a host of many challenges throughout the process.
Parasitic: High speed circuitry is an advantage in creating a product. The disadvantage with high speed circuits is their potential to being impacted by stray. It is important to understand the source of the stray and how to avoid it. This will ensure no sudden instability interferes with the design.
Shielding: The signals usually interfere with each other and in cases of high speed circuits, the effects are evident. Such conflicts may not be good for the design. Therefore, the PCB designers need to plan accordingly to ensure the board can avoid such interferences. There are a number of techniques used to implement this depending on the layout.
Detailed schematics: To have good layout for high speed PCB design, there is need for a detailed schematic form. Although concerns are always raised concerning the physical layout, a detailed schematic saves time in answering questions by having the exact desired flow of circuit. Information like component placements, board housing and trace lengths should be available.
Major components location: The major components need to be well-designed for proper board functionality. The location of input points, outputs, and power locations can have an impact on the general performance of the PCB. Placement of individual sockets is required to ensure that their proximity does not affect the functioning of another.
Bypassing Power supply: The aim of bypassing is to minimize noise and this ensures high speed. The common tricks used include rail-to-rail and rails-to-ground to experience quality results. The aim of bypassing is to increase efficiency of the software. Simple interruptions can slow down the process making it ineffective.
Initial plans: Successful high speed designs are ones planned properly from the start. Any small mistake at the beginning can lead to many complications later on. You need proper tools for managing and designing constraints starting with the memory specification to other information needed for efficient design. Spreadsheet is useful in setting design constraints.
To ensure proper designs, set up the constraints from the beginning and use them throughout the process. First the rules and constraints created in the schematic stage should be synchronized with the PCB to ensure the design follows the specifications. Ensuring easy management of the complex designs hierarchy and other structures for the high speed circuitry.
