The Challenge
Meet the dynamic requirements of next generation CAD services
The NPI Solution:
NPI's vast experience in complex PCB Layout Design Services
Our PCB CAD design partners have a wealth of experience in PCB design and layout. Their technological expertise includes High-Speed Digital, HDI, RF, Analog, Mixed Signal, Backplanes, Flex & Rigid-Flex Circuits, Power Supplies, DDR4, PCIe GenX, VPX, Vita, SAS, USB 3.0, SoC, 5G Mobile Networking, 100G Ethernet, Cavity Boards, 56G PAM-4, Wire bonded (flip die), 28 Gbps NRZ, 25 Gbs Serdes, IoT.
CAD Tools:
Schematic Capture: OrCAD, Allegro Design Entry HDL, Mentor Xpedition PADS Logic, Altium Designer
Layout: Cadence Allegro, Mentor Xpedition, PADS PCB and Altium Designer.
Mechanical CAD: Solidworks, ProE, AutoCAD, Intralink and Windchill
Signal & Power Integrity Tools: Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS & SIwave, Apsim RLGC, HSpice
NPI CAD Services:
- PCB design and layout
- Logic and physical library generation
- Schematic capture
- Auto and interactive routing
- Signal integrity simulation and analysis
- Power integrity analysis
- Thermal analysis
- Mechanical CAD
- Valor NPI / DFM analysis
- PCB data base conversions
- GERBER to CAD regeneration
CAD Deliverables:
- Complete CAD data base
- Gerber files
- ODB++
- NC drill tapes
- Full fabrication and assembly documentation
- Standard and customized reports
- Input to automatic assembly and test equipment
- Laser plotted artwork
CAD Market Segments Capabilities
- Commercial (IPC-2221)
- Military (Mil-Std-275)
- Backplanes
- Power Supplies
- High-speed digital
- Analog / low voltage
- Mixed signals
- RF
- Space
- Automotive
NPI Services, Inc.’s PCB CAD Expertise:
- Multi-layer
- Double sided
- Blind / buried vias
- High density Interconnect (HDI)
- Surface mount technology
- Fine line
- Flex and rigid-flex boards
- Multichip modules
- High speed design
- Backdrilling
NPI Services, Inc.’s PCB designers adhere to the latest design rule guidelines on all PCB layouts for optimum performance and signal integrity. Issues receiving special and professional care include:
- Board materials
- Layers order, line distribution, & topology
- Impedance control (single-ended & differential)
- Routing sequence
- Termination
- Cross talk avoidance
- Shielding and decoupling
- Signal length control and matching
- Stud removal (backdrilling)
Both reliability and cost concerns drive PCB layout design services guidelines to emphasize DFM with special attention throughout the design specification process to:
- Reduce number of layers
- Reduce number of vias
- Reduce number of holes sizes and via types
- Accurate land pattern generation
- Parts placement and routing appropriate to the assembly and reflow methods used
- Ongoing cooperation with selected PCB manufacturers
- Plan and secure PCB fabrication material supply chain
Contact NPI Services, Inc. to discuss your PCB Layout Design Service needs.