What is Allegro X AI Component Placement?

Allegro X AI can reduce time spent on placement tasks from days to hours or even minutes, as customers like Qualcomm and Danfoss have observed. The Allegro X AI component placement engine generates options for component placement based on the component connectivity and other embedded design information. Allegro X AI is dependent on the quality of information and engineering knowledge provided to accurately convey the design intent. This includes:
- Schematic connectivity
- Mechanical requirements for fixed component locations
- Height restrictions
- Assembly rules
- Room assignments
This guide provides in-depth information on component placement with Allegro X AI including:
- Common use cases for component placement with Allegro X AI
- Required inputs for component placement with Allegro X AI
- Recommended inputs to accelerate the AI engine and improve AI-enhanced component placement results
- How to evaluate component placement completed by Allegro X AI
- Common troubleshooting techniques based on Allegro X AI results
