Power Analyzer by Keysight: Unlock Seamless Signal and Power Analysis
The Power Analyzer by Keysight is a cutting-edge tool designed to provide a simple and intuitive way to analyze power nets within Altium Designer. This advanced power analysis solution enables designers to identify and resolve DC voltage and current density issues during the board layout process, ensuring reliable PCB designs.
Key Features of Power Analyzer
- Simple and Intuitive Visualization: Power Analyzer provides a straightforward way to visualize voltage and current density distribution, current direction, and "hotspots" directly within the Altium Designer PCB editor.
- Quick Identification and Resolution: Quickly identify and resolve DC voltage and current density issues without prior DC analysis experience.
- Configurable HTML Reports: Generate customizable reports to keep a record of simulation work, including voltage and current margins, power consumption data, and custom screenshots.
- Simultaneous Multinetwork Simulations: Simulate multiple voltages at once to get a more accurate picture of the design, capturing interactions between power networks while simplifying setup and speeding up simulation time.
Benefits of Using Power Analyzer
- Improved Design Reliability: Ensure accurate power measurements for designs, allowing for confident design decisions.
- Streamlined Design Process: Analyze power nets right inside Altium Designer, eliminating the need to switch between tools.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Configurable HTML reports facilitate easy sharing and review of simulation results among team members.
Getting Started with Power Analyzer
To start using Power Analyzer, follow these steps:
- Install the Power Analyzer extension in Altium Designer.
- Restart Altium Designer and access the Power Analyzer tool through the Tools menu.
- Configure power structures using the Manage Nets option.
- Run analysis on individual or all nets.
- Request a trial or purchase a license as needed.
Resources and Support
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By leveraging the Power Analyzer by Keysight, designers can unlock seamless signal and power analysis, ensuring reliable and efficient PCB designs. Learn more about how Power Analyzer can enhance your design workflow.
