PCB design

Ultra Librarian has developed an AI-driven CAD modeling engine that should slash the the time it takes to build component and subsystem models for PCB layout and system design.

Cadence has given its new release of OrCAD access to the cloud-based AI placer designed for its Allegro PCB-layout software.

Siemens is integrating the Supplyframe platform with the Xpedition PCB-design software to give engineers better visibility into component availability.

Cadence president expects expanded role for reinforcement learning in tool portfolio and looks for help on AI for verification.

Altium has rewritten its PCB-design software to improve graphics performance and provide the opportunity to port to non-Windows operating systems such as OS X.