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EXPEDITION DESIGN FLOW – Training Map

EXPEDITION DESIGN FLOW – Training Map . Expedition 2007 PCB Training Map. Library Infrastructure Track (Librarian). DX Designer. Expedition PCB Introduction. Library Manager. Automation and Scripting. REQUIRED. On-Site Mentoring. Logical Design Track (Engineer).

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EXPEDITION DESIGN FLOW – Training Map

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  1. EXPEDITION DESIGN FLOW – Training Map

  2. Expedition 2007 PCB Training Map Library Infrastructure Track (Librarian) DX Designer Expedition PCB Introduction Library Manager Automation and Scripting REQUIRED On-Site Mentoring Logical Design Track (Engineer) SI & High Speed Methodology HyperLynx Advanced High Speed PCB Analysis DX Designer Constraint Editor System HyperLynx Analog HyperLynx PI Analysis Part 1 HyperLynx SI Analysis I/O Designer On-Site Mentoring Physical Design Track (PCB Layout) DxDesigner Expedition PCB Introduction Constraint Editor System Optional REQUIRED On-Site Mentoring Expedition PCB Advanced Click here for class dates & registration NEW – Live Online Training Instructor led training over the Internet On-Site Mentoring Suggested class flow based on installed software. Courses may have prerequisites. Check course information by clicking on any box or graphic. Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  3. Expedition PCB Flow: Automation and Scripting Course Overview The Expedition PCB Flow: Automation and Scripting course will help you understand how you can customize the PCB flow tools, DxDesigner and Expedition, to both integrate the tools into your process flows as well as enhance their capabilities. You will be introduced to the Object model. Using a VBScripting environment, you will be learn how the Object Model concept is applied within scripts as well as how to use the available methods to access, manipulate, and/or report object properties, as well as some basic scripting techniques. You will learn how to create GUIs which encapsulate different aspects of your flow, or extend the tool’s functionality. You will also learn how to modify the user interface by adding, or removing menus and toolbars. You will learn how to Create and run scripts on DxDesigner Schematics Create and run scripts on Expedition PCB layout files Access the DxDesigner and Expedition PCB object models in order to modify the design Access the DxDesigner and Expedition PCB object models in order to generate reports Manipulate the user interface as it pertains to menus, toolbar buttons, and key bindings Manipulate files by creating, writing to, opening, closing, moving, deleting, etc. Basic string manipulations Customize the DxDesigner and Expedition PCB menu and toolbar objects Run the Expedition PCB batch engines from a script Prerequisites Familiarity with DxDesigner and basic schematic process Familiarity with Expedition PCB Layout Familiarity with concepts of basic scripting Familiarity with basic programming concepts • Delivery Methods: • Live Online Training • public and private • Traditional Classroom • public and private Return to Training Map http://www.mentor.com/training_and_services/training/courses/pcb_systems/236555 Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  4. CES for Expedition PCB Flow Course OverviewCES is a Constraint Editor System, which gives you the ability to define and refine design constraints in a common environment that is accessible from many Mentor Graphics front-end and back-end design systems. This course is designed to cover all the necessary skills required to use CES efficiently and effectively in DxDesigner-Expedition and Design Capture/Design View-Expedition flows. You will learn how to Define the main concepts and constraints hierarchy of CES Enable CES as a constraint system in DxDesigner-Expedition and Design Capture/Design View-Expedition flows Find and filter data in the design database Navigate and manipulate the constraints hierarchy Use the spreadsheets, toolbars, preferences, and options efficiently Reuse already defined constraints in other designs using Constraint Templates Partition the design data using Net Classes, Constraint Classes, and Schemes Set up mechanical constraints such as trace widths, via assignments and clearances Assign physical high-speed constraints including minimum and maximum delays, matched delays, delay formulas, custom and complex topologies, differential pairs, and parallelism rules to nets or group of nets Auto-route the constrained nets and evaluate the routing results Prerequisites Familiarity with concepts of PCB design and technology • Delivery Methods: • Live Online Training • public and private • Traditional Classroom • public and private Return to Training Map http://www.mentor.com/training_and_services/training/courses/pcb_systems/236552 Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  5. DxDesigner for Expedition PCB Flow Course Overview The DxDesigner for the Expedition PCB Flow course will help you to improve your knowledge and skills with Design Definition solutions. Using the DxDesigner tools suite, you will gain proficiency in project management with Dashboard, schematic capture with DxDesigner, part selection using DxDatabook and much more. You will also learn how to prepare your final schematic for interfacing with the Mentor Graphics Expedition PCB layout tool. You will learn how to Use DxDesigner proficiently in the creation of flat and hierarchical schematic designs Use DxDatabook to search, select, and verify parts used in your design  Create symbols for your schematics through a variety of methods, including the Symbol Wizard Effectively build intelligence into your design using attributes Annotate and Document the schematic design using DxDesigner Utilities including: DxPDF, Partslister, the cross-reference utility, and DxVariant Manager Compile, package and export your schematic to Expedition PCB for place and route Use CES to create and assign constraints to your design and pass that information to Expedition Prerequisites None • Delivery Methods: • Live Online Training • public and private • Traditional Classroom • public and private Return to Training Map http://www.mentor.com/training_and_services/training/courses/pcb_systems/236553 Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  6. Expedition PCB Introduction Course OverviewExpedition PCB Introduction presents the workflow and methods of laying out a printed circuit board using the latest version of Mentor Graphics Expedition PCB. From fundamental library concepts, to the PCB editor environment and the PCB layout process, you will gain hands-on experience in integrating a source schematic, placing and routing the board and outputting the fabrication data. You will learn how to Create Padstacks, Cell (footprint) and Part (PDB) definitions, and build intelligence into components Create a Layout Template Start a PCB Layout by integrating with a schematic design Define Board Geometry Place parts, swap pins & gates and back annotate Verify the Layout with on-line and batch Design Rule Checking Utilize the Constraint Editor System (CES) to define layout and routing constraints Route, using both manual/interactive and automatic routing tools Add test points Generate Plane data Finalize the Silkscreen Generate Gerber Data Generate Drill Data Dimension and Document the Layout Prerequisites Familiarity with concepts of PCB technology Schematic capture knowledge, DxDesigner preferred • Delivery Methods: • Live Online Training • public and private • Traditional Classroom • public and private Return to Training Map http://www.mentor.com/training_and_services/training/courses/pcb_systems/236556 Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  7. Expedition PCB Advanced Course OverviewExpedition PCB Advanced will help you understand many of the advanced layout options available for Expedition PCB including many of the purchasable utilities. You will learn how to Use graphics command to create complex elements Use schematic cross-probing to place and examine within a PCB design Use advanced placement commands to place, copy and move circuits Import and Export IDF files for 3-D modeling Use CES Net Class definitions to solve routing problems Efficiently work with via and pad definitions and changes Define and use Multi Via Objects (MVOs) More efficiently use inter-active routing commands Use CES to define electrical constraints and classes Route using electrical constraints Maintain multiple designer environments in Team PCB Define MicroVias and route using blind and buried definitions Use Fablink XE functionality in a PCB design or the Panel Editor Use the Report Writer to document your designs Prerequisites Successful completion of the Expedition PCB Introduction course or adequate experience using Expedition PCB. With the Expedition PCB Introduction course, instructor permission is required. • Delivery Methods: • Live Online Training • public and private • Traditional Classroom • public and private Return to Training Map http://www.mentor.com/training_and_services/training/courses/pcb_systems/236554 Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  8. HyperLynx Advanced High Speed PCB Analysis Course Overview This course will help you understand the application of HyperLynx SI to solve real world signal integrity problems. It covers two design areas in both pre and post layout: source-synchronous design analysis and SERDES design analysis. You will learn how to • Explore and differentiate DDRx and SERDES designs • Apply signal integrity concepts to DDRx and SERDES designs • Analyze DDRx memory interface for signal integrity in pre-layout phase • Analyze crosstalk for single-ended and differential nets in DDRx designs • Perform timing analysis for DDRx memory interface • Set up and use DDRx wizard for post-layout analysis of DDRx memory interface • Generate Eye Diagrams in HyperLynx • Analyze loss for various configurations of SERDES channels in pre-layout phase • Perform post-layout analysis of SERDES channels • Use Fast Eye Diagram wizard for SERDES channels Prerequisites • Familiarity with high-speed PCB concepts • Familiarity with the use of HyperLynx software. Taking basic HyperLynx Signal Integrity class is preferred • Delivery Methods: • Live Online Training • public and private • Traditional Classroom • public and private Return to Training Map http://www.mentor.com/training_and_services/training/courses/pcb_systems/241799 Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  9. HyperLynx Analog Course Overview This course combines lectures and hands-on exercises to introduce you to the basic and advanced features/concepts of analog simulation using HyperLynx Analog. You will use the powerful waveform tool EZwave to view and analyze the results of their simulation. Eldo Spice simulator is used as the simulation engine in this class. You will learn how to • Navigate and use HLA environment for both design and simulation of your analog circuits • Control and set up simulation for different types of circuit analysis (e.g. frequency domain, time domain, statistical analysis, etc.) • Use Eldo commands as well as HLA user interface to set up and perform simulation • Use the waveform tool (EZwave) and its waveform calculator for analysis of your simulation results Prerequisites • Familiarity with DxDesigner schematic capture tool (preferably 2007.x version) • Delivery Methods: • Live Online Training • public and private • Traditional Classroom • public and private Return to Training Map http://www.mentor.com/training_and_services/training/courses/pcb_systems/241621 Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  10. HyperLynx Signal Integrity Analysis Course OverviewThe HyperLynx Signal Integrity Analysis course will help you understand basic signal integrity, crosstalk, EMI concepts, and pre and post-layout stages of the design process. You will learn how to Create and simulate LineSim cell-based and free-from schematics Investigate termination strategies Investigate stackup strategies Translate design databases Identify debug SI and crosstalk issues Read eye diagrams and how to specify a mask Simulate EMC and evaluate the results Assign models and component values Evaluate SI and crosstalk issues Translate PCB layout databases Run BoardSim interactively and in batch mode Run BoardSim for both single and multi-board projects Evaluate batch mode simulation reports to identify potential problems Prerequisites Familiarity with high-speed PCB concepts • Delivery Methods: • Live Online Training • public and private • Traditional Classroom • public and private Return to Training Map http://www.mentor.com/training_and_services/training/courses/pcb_systems/239704 Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  11. HyperLynx Power Integrity AnalysisPart 1 Course OverviewThe HyperLynx Power Integrity Analysis course will help you understand the basic concepts of power distribution and delivery on a PCB, power integrity simulation, identification of power distribution problems on your PCB, and fixing these problems early in the design cycle. You will learn how to Create and simulate a Power Distribution Network (PDN) in LineSim Set up and run DC Drop Power Analysis in LineSim and BoardSim Set up and run Decoupling Analysis in LineSim Set up and run Plane Noise Analysis in LineSim Set up and run Power Integrity/SI co-simulation in LineSim Extract Via and PDN models in LineSim for use in various simulation environments Evaluate the results of different types of analysis and identify the potential hot spots in PowerScope, TouchStone Viewer, and Digital Oscilloscope graphical tools Modify the PDN to fix the potential problems Prerequisites Familiarity with high-speed PCB design concepts Familiarity with HyperLynx user interface is recommended • Delivery Methods: • Live Online Training • public and private • Traditional Classroom • public and private Return to Training Map http://www.mentor.com/training_and_services/training/courses/pcb_systems/240255 Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  12. I/O Designer Course OverviewAs the FPGA devices grew larger, it is harder to maintain consistency between the FPGA and PCB design flows. I/O Designer® bridges the gap between the two design flows. This course teaches you how to manage the data and monitor the changes between the two design flows while maintaining consistency. Both the lectures and hands-on labs provide you with skills necessary to use the tool efficiently in the design process. You will learn how to Use I/O Designer in different design scenarios Create an I/O Designer database Assign signals read in from a HDL file to the FPGA device pins Do automatic unraveling of signals and buses based on the PCB floorplan Create symbols using different fracturing schemes Export the created symbols to a schematic tool Update and synchronize the changes between the two design flows Manage the database in a team design using version control mechanisms Prerequisites A general understanding of PCB and FPGA design flows Knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout. Preferably DxDesigner and Expedition. • Delivery Methods: • Live Online Training • public and private • Traditional Classroom • public and private Return to Training Map http://www.mentor.com/training_and_services/training/courses/pcb_systems/221966 Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  13. Library Manager for DxDesigner to Expedition PCB Flow Course Overview Well-maintained and consistent libraries are the keys to efficient design work in Expedition PCB. The "Library Manager for DxDesigner to Expedition PCB Flow" course will give you the skills necessary to create, protect, add to, and change the different data types in your Central Library. The lecture modules discuss the Central Library philosophy as well as how to use the Library Manager tools, and how to best interface library objects into your design process. Hands-on exercises reinforce the lecture topics as you create a small library of symbols, parts, and cells from scratch. You will learn how to Start a new Central Library and copy elements between libraries Create partitions and set up partition search order schemes Control default text properties and create custom properties Create symbols for use in DxDesigner schematics Create padstacks for use in Expedition PCB and the Cell Editor Create cells to represent the part footprint and physical characteristics in Expedition PCB Integrate symbols and cells together to define parts (PDBs) for Expedition PCB Maintain Expedition PCB layout templates Configure DxDatabook and use to support DxDesigner and Expedition PCB Import logical and physical reuse blocks into a Central Library Prerequisites DxDesigner Schematic Capture for Expedition PCB course is recommended Expedition PCB Introduction course is recommended • Delivery Methods: • Live Online Training • public and private • Traditional Classroom • public and private Return to Training Map http://www.mentor.com/training_and_services/training/courses/pcb_systems/239699 Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  14. Signal Integrity and High-Speed Methodology Course Overview Learn the methodology, techniques and processes that have enabled the World's foremost electronic design companies to pioneer leading edge designs. Signal Integrity and High Speed Methodology will teach you to make quality digital designs and printed circuit boards through knowledge of signal integrity. The lecture modules address transmission lines and their effects on digital circuitry and printed circuit boards. Industry expert instructor, Rod Strange, will lead you through detailed examples from real-world designs to demonstrate the necessity of understanding signal integrity issues and applying sound signal integrity principles to your designs. You will learn how to Understand transmission lines and their effect on digital circuitry Appreciate the importance of printed circuit boards: drivers, receivers, Zo, Zdiff, stackup Understand Quality board designs Explain Termination, topology, timing, parasitics, etc. Understand Crosstalk: understanding and preventing Work with Differential pair: termination, routing, timing, EMI Understand Clock distribution, high speed busses, ground bounce Explain Reference planes: ground, power, Return to Roadmap currents, splits Understand High speed layout: vias, connectors, capacitors, losses Discuss Testing issues: equipment, probes, test points Know Models: SPICE, IBIS, drivers, receivers, simulators and accuracy Do PCB simulations that detect signal integrity problems before fabrication Prerequisites None • Understand High speed layout: vias, connectors, capacitors, losses • Discuss testing issues: equipment, probes, test points • Know Models: SPICE, IBIS, drivers, receivers, simulators and accuracy • Do PCB simulations that detect signal integrity problems before fabrication • Delivery Methods: • Traditional Classroom • public and private Return to Training Map http://www.mentor.com/training_and_services/training/courses/pcb_systems/207339 Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  15. On-Site Mentoring The optimal learning experience! Helping to Reduce ramp-up time Increase proficiency Incorporate best practices Students learn by doing In customer’s environment On customer’s data Within customer’s design flow Under the guidance of industry experts Next Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  16. On-Site Mentoring Customized to individual requirements Customer chosen learning objective(s) Process improvement Competitive edge Adapting to advanced technologies New tool adoption Accelerated one-on-one instruction From complete classes to specific modules Tool migration Team based facilitation Meet critical project milestones working side-by-side with an experienced Mentor Graphics coach Environment deployment Product install & setup Platform transition License environment planning System Administration training Customized projects Return to Training Map Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  17. Live Online Training Real time instructor led training via web and conference line Same material covered as in traditional classroom Lectures Labs 3- way participation Teacher Student; Student Teacher; Student Student Public and private classes available Benefits Cost effective delivery option Eliminate travel costs Allow students to attend the same class from multiple time zones Students learn at their desk Sensitive to students daily business and personal responsibilities Next Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  18. Live Online Training Delivery Framework • Class delivery over extended schedule • Lectures limited to 2+ hours per day • Lectures approximately 45-60 minutes each • Breaks provided between lectures • Lab exercises 2+ hours per day interspersed between lectures • Instructor readily available for questions • Pre-work and homework may be assigned • One hour “get to know you” prior to beginning of class • Student assessment at end of labs Next Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  19. Live Online Training Delivery Tools WebEx White board Sharing applications/desktops Use included tools to keep students engaged Global Crossing for voice ACE Virtual Machine for lab environment Use mgctraining.com to distribute student materials Flash Paper version of manual Lab data Lab environment with installation instructions Other support material Assessment server to administer quiz after lab Return to Training Map Mentor Graphics/Customer Confidential/October 28, 2009

  20. What I hear, I forget; what I see, I remember; but what I do, I understand” Confucius 451 BC

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