Mentor Graphics has released a power integrity analysis tool, HyperLynx PI, which according to the company provides easy-to-learn-and-use setup and accurate analysis of power plane structures.

Targeting the design of high-performance electronic products, HyperLynx can assist design teams in the optimization of the working power delivery system. To address high density/pin-count ICs, the power delivery system analysis tool analyzes the design, ensuring that clean, sufficient power is delivered to the ICs through multiple PCB power and ground structures.

The HyperLynx product provides analysis that is both visual and textual, allowing the designer to identify and resolve issues. The analysis tool can provide accurate analysis of the power integrity, enabling designers to determine the best number, placement and values of the de-coupling capacitors. PI analysis facilitates designers experimenting with PCB fabrication materials and stack-up when determining the best electrical and cost solutions, allowing designers to optimize the performance of advanced designs while avoiding the need of costly prototypes and re-spins.