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Impedance Analysis Overview

With OrCAD X, PCB designers can efficiently perform impedance analysis throughout the PCB layout, identifying and correcting issues when change is easiest.

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Impedance Analysis Overview

Impedance analysis is the process of calculating and verifying the characteristic impedance of signal traces to ensure signal integrity—especially for high-speed digital and RF circuits. With OrCAD X and Sigrity, PCB designers can efficiently analyze impedance throughout the PCB layout, identifying and correcting issues when change is easiest.

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