Mentor Graphics enhances signal integrity analysis tools

Mentor Graphics Corporation has announced the immediate availability of the HyperLynx 7.0 tool, the latest version of its tool suite for pre- and post-layout signal integrity (SI) simulation and analysis. The HyperLynx tools are said to address the challenges caused by the increasing clock frequencies of integrated circuits (ICs) on high-speed digital PCBs that can create degraded digital signals. Compatible with all major PCB layout environments, the HyperLynx 7.0 tool is reported to allow PCB hardware designers to predict and eliminate SI, crosstalk and electromagnetic compliance (EMC) errors earlier in the design cycle, eliminating costly layout, prototype and test cycles. With the introduction of The HyperLynx 7.0 tool, Mentor is offering two versions, the HyperLynx EXT tool for mainstream designs with clock frequencies under 500 MHz, and the HyperLynx GHz tool for multi-gigabit designs. Source: PCBnewsline