One important innovation in the field of DC/DC power converters is the realization of higher and higher density designs. In the push for smaller-footprint solutions, designers are now focusing on ...

The Ball Grid Array, or BGA package is no longer the exclusive preserve of large, complex chips on computer motherboards: today even simple microcontrollers are available with those little solder ...

Considerations for dividing analog and digital blocks. Decoupling techniques. Breaking down the board layers. How best to deal with grounding. Similar to building a house, it’s essential to create a ...

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

"With great power comes great responsibility," says Spider-Man's wise Uncle Ben. Who knew he was really talking about electronic design, FETs, source nets, and switching frequencies? Power MOSFETs are ...

In the nanometer era, die areas are getting larger as the designs are getting more and more complex. In order to ensure the correctness of the implemented design, bigger layout databases needs to be ...

Many aspects of how double patterning (DP) affects the designer depend on the methodology used and the level of control the designer wants. One extreme in methodology and control is full two-layer ...

Pattern matching (PM) was first introduced as the semiconductor industry began to shift from simple one-dimensional rule checks to the two-dimensional checks required by sub-resolution lithography.

When owners come to us for parking systems to generate revenue & control access, we’re frequently asked, “How should we layout our parking spaces?” While that may seem like a simple question, there ...