➀ Introduces the challenges in PCB design and verification; ➁ Highlights the features of HyperLynx DRC by Siemens; ➂ Discusses the area-crop function and its benefits in PCB design verification; ➃ Provides a case study of MediaTek using HyperLynx DRC for complex PCB design verification.

➀ Signal Integrity (SI) issues in PCB and package design; ➁ Waveform distortions and time delays; ➂ Types of signal integrity problems like overshoot and ISI; ➃ Transmission line modeling and microstrip/stripline examples; ➄ Minimizing discontinuities and managing reflections; ➅ Mitigating crosstalk and via performance; ➆ Timing and skew considerations in high-speed digital designs.

➀ Cadence's Sigrity X utilizes distributed simulation to overcome SI/PI analysis limitations; ➁ Sigrity X offers various tools for specific tasks in PCB and IC package design; ➂ Performance improvements up to 10X faster with Sigrity X, enhancing efficiency in signal and power integrity analysis.

➀ Integrated voltage regulators simplify the PDN design; ➁ Placing them close to the load improves power-delivery performance; ➂ The result is a more efficient PCB design.

➀ Leaked PCB design of Nvidia RTX 5090 reveals a massive GPU package and high-performance features; ➁ Expected to feature 32GB of next-generation GDDR7 memory; ➂ Includes a single 12V-2x6 power connector capable of delivering up to 600W of power

➀ This guide aims to assist engineers in creating innovative and manufacturable PCBs by navigating the complexities of modern product development; ➁ It emphasizes the importance of 'Designing for Reality' and outlines the challenges faced in PCB design post-Covid; ➂ The article discusses selecting the right CAD tools, qualifying PCB suppliers, and mastering component placement strategies.

➀ The article announces an electronics engineering internship at Medetronix Labs in Bengaluru; ➁ The internship involves responsibilities such as PCB soldering, testing, and updating microcontroller firmware; ➂ The article highlights the required skills, duration, and perks of the internship.

➀ Mouser and Altium collaborate to support electronics education and career development worldwide; ➁ The partnership aims to empower the next generation of electronic design engineers through access to advanced design tools; ➂ The program prepares university students for industry-ready skills with Altium's design software and Mouser's educational content.