Use Cases for Routing AI

Allegro X AI can be implemented for multiple scenarios depending on your requirements and needs. The following are some examples of use cases for Allegro X AI routing:

Feasibility and Exploration

X AI can be used for feasibility studies and exploration of different routing options for your PCB design. This will help designers verify there is enough room on the board left after component placement to complete the required connections.

Benefit: Minimal setup and planning time

PCB Setup Required: Any trace requirements that could impact routability, such as minimum trace width.

X AI Setup Required: Map which layers are available for routing in the PCB stack up.

Stack up Optimization/Layer Reduction

Allegro X AI can be used to optimize the PCB stack up and easily determine if:

• Layers should be added if there is not enough room available for routing
• Layers can be removed to reduce costs and still have enough room to complete all the required connections

Benefit: Minimal setup and planning time, design optimization, possible cost reductions.

PCB Setup Required: Any trace requirements that could impact routability, such as minimum trace width.

X AI Setup Required: Map which layers are available for routing in the PCB stack up.

Partial Board Routing

Allegro X AI can be used to complete partial routing of the board. This can be used to accelerate the PCB layout process. For example, a designer would route the critical aspects of the design, lock the routes in place, then run the Allegro X AI router to complete the remaining connections. This eliminates repetitive, monotonous connections while ensuring the critical design functionality.

Benefit: Time savings.

PCB Setup Required: Complete critical routing and lock it in place. Additionally, configure any trace and via requirements for the Allegro X AI router to leverage.

X AI Setup Required: Map which layers are available for routing in the PCB stack up.

Cost Optimization

Allegro X AI can be used to optimize routing and manufacturability. For example, designers can quickly run the Allegro X AI router to see if it is possible to eliminate blind and buried via usage in the design to reduce manufacturing costs.

Benefit: Design optimization, possible cost reductions.

PCB Setup Required: Any trace or via requirements.

X AI Setup Required: Map which layers are available for routing in the PCB stack up.

Case Studies

Learn more about the uses of Allegro X AI with these case studies:

Qualcomm Saves Up to 60-70% of Vital Design Time with Allegro X AI

Danfoss Uses Cadence Allegro X AI to Amplify PCB Design for Energy Efficiency