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This year alone, Cadence has acquired both Pointwise and NUMECA, two companies specializing in multi-physics simulations…

This year alone, Cadence has acquired both Pointwise and NUMECA, two companies specializing in multi-physics simulations and specifically computational fluid dynamics. How might this focus reflect Cadence's EDA strategy?

In the nanometer era, IC complexity grows faster than die areas. EDA companies are stepping up with tools to streamline…

In the nanometer era, IC complexity grows faster than die areas. EDA companies are stepping up with tools to streamline physical verification.

A new component selection tool from UnitedSiC aims to make the design of SiC-based applications more straightforward and…

A new component selection tool from UnitedSiC aims to make the design of SiC-based applications more straightforward and economical.

This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.

This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.

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This article explores using PSpice for TI to simulate potential causes for parasitic effects in a motor-drive design and…

This article explores using PSpice for TI to simulate potential causes for parasitic effects in a motor-drive design and offers design tips to mitigate the negative effects common with high-power motor-drive systems.

Modeling hysteresis in SPICE can be difficult when you're dealing with a multivalued transfer function. In this article,…

Modeling hysteresis in SPICE can be difficult when you're dealing with a multivalued transfer function. In this article, we'll teach you a way to "cheat" to get around this issue.

Need a low-distortion ADC interface? In this article, we'll discuss how to reduce 2nd harmonic distortion by using…

Need a low-distortion ADC interface? In this article, we'll discuss how to reduce 2nd harmonic distortion by using symmetric PCB layout.

This article shows a comparison of the implementations that result from using binary, Gray, and one-hot encodings to…

This article shows a comparison of the implementations that result from using binary, Gray, and one-hot encodings to implement state machines in an FPGA. These encodings are often evaluated and applied by the synthesis and implementation tools, so it’s important to know why the software makes these decisions.

This article discusses the use of finite state machines (or FSMs) in design, including the initial state and the way…

This article discusses the use of finite state machines (or FSMs) in design, including the initial state and the way memory configuration affects FPGA design.

This article describes the basics of finite state machines and shows a practical way of implementing them in the Verilog…

This article describes the basics of finite state machines and shows a practical way of implementing them in the Verilog Hardware Description Language.

This brief gives an overview of the steps in a typical mixed-signal IC design flow.

This brief gives an overview of the steps in a typical mixed-signal IC design flow.

Learn the high-level steps behind RFIC design.

Learn the high-level steps behind RFIC design.

Learn the high-level overview of digital integrated circuit (IC) design.

Learn the high-level overview of digital integrated circuit (IC) design.

Documentation within the project pipeline is essential and design modeling is no different. In this article, learn about…

Documentation within the project pipeline is essential and design modeling is no different. In this article, learn about how to leverage the different modeling methods in Fusion 360.

Learn how to use Fusion 360 to develop digital drawings, 3D renderings, and animations to help in the creations of…

Learn how to use Fusion 360 to develop digital drawings, 3D renderings, and animations to help in the creations of complex designs.

Analysts predict that DDR5 will dominate the DRAM market in coming years. How do you calibrate DDR for peak memory performance?

Analysts predict that DDR5 will dominate the DRAM market in coming years. How do you calibrate DDR for peak memory performance?

Designers must consider processing temperatures, producibility, and solder joint integrity of every component as well as…

Designers must consider processing temperatures, producibility, and solder joint integrity of every component as well as higher I/O connectors. This article looks at ways to enable smaller component footprints for high-density PCBs.

In this article, learn how Fusion 360 allows multiple teams, decision-makers, and stakeholders to view and work on…

In this article, learn how Fusion 360 allows multiple teams, decision-makers, and stakeholders to view and work on projects while safeguarding sensitive data.