STMicroelectronics Unveils Free and Feature-Rich Simulator to Aid Design for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
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* Free online simulation tool compares and contrasts electrical performance of
ESD-protection devices and their impact on signal integrity
* Enables optimal component choice for the target application, avoiding design
spins, delays, and related expenses
* Powered by Keysight Technologies' Advanced Design System (ADS) software
Geneva, June 27, 2016 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor
leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is
helping protect today's smart devices by making shirt pockets, car dashboards,
office desks, and other statically dangerous locations safer through the
introduction of a new software tool that guides the selection of the right
protection components for integrated-circuit designs right from the beginning.
People, clothing, and objects can easily accumulate static charges of many
thousands of volts that may give a minor shock to the human body but present a
growing threat to increasingly delicate chips in devices like smartphones and
tablets, computers, or televisions. Exposed ports such as USB or HDMI(TM)
sockets are especially vulnerable to these electrostatic discharges (ESD). The
protection circuitry needed to handle ESD energy often requires testing with a
real prototype where late design changes add to costs and cause delays.
ST's new free online software tool, ESD-SIM, answers this challenge. It is
capable of assessing both circuit protection and signal integrity, to help
select the right ESD-protection components from ST's portfolio before hardware
is built.
"ESD-SIM delivers a significant boost to circuit-board design efficiency,
enabling engineers to evaluate electrical performance of protection-circuitry
components online and jumpstart their designs by using Keysight's simulation
technology with ST component models," said Ricardo De Sa Earp, ASD and IPAD
Division Manager, STMicroelectronics.
ST has adopted Keysight EEsof EDA software, including ADS, for design and
simulation as it is the gold standard for high-frequency and high-speed
simulation. Now, ESD-SIM makes the ADS simulator available online, for
evaluation of ST's protection components.
ESD-SIM now allows engineers to finalize their choice of ESD protection at an
early stage and move on to design higher-value product features without fear of
encountering extra costs and delays later in the project.
ESD-SIM has been created for ST by tools specialist Transim, with simulation
powered by Keysight's ADS. ESD-SIM provides a quick and easy way to evaluate the
performance of ST devices using the industry-standard high-speed/high-frequency
SPICE simulation engine in ADS. The validation output of the online tool is free
of charge, and it further provides an ADS workspace to jumpstart the design
process in commercially available design software.
"As a free tool, the revolutionary ESD-SIM will change the way all engineers
design their circuit boards, and eliminate the hassles associated with last-
minute changes to correct unforeseen problems," said Torsten Goebner,
Development and Engineering Manager at Transim.
The tool uses ST's TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor) SmartSelector to choose
suitable protection components, whether the application is digital, analog,
automotive, or power. ESD-SIM then runs ESD and signal-integrity simulations,
using Transmission Line Pulse simulation, eye diagrams, time-domain
reflectometry and S-parameters to ensure high-speed signals such as USB 3.1,
HDMI, DisplayPort(TM), or SATA satisfy the applicable specifications. This can
be done quickly and easily, requiring only seven mouse clicks. Pre-configured
simulation setups and signal tests are included, which saves any need for the
user to create tests and ensure compliance with the relevant standards. The
simulations are also customizable, and users can save and share designs with
local teams or the ESD-SIM community.
ESD-SIM is available now, free of charge to any user registered at my.st.com.
For further information please go to www.st.com/esd-design-pr
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global semiconductor leader delivering intelligent and energy-efficient
products and solutions that power the electronics at the heart of everyday life.
ST's products are found everywhere today, and together with our customers, we
are enabling smarter driving and smarter factories, cities and homes, along with
the next generation of mobile and Internet of Things devices.
By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands for
life.augmented.
In 2015, the Company's net revenues were $6.90 billion, serving more than
100,000 customers worldwide. Further information can be found at www.st.com.
For Press Information Contact:
STMicroelectronics
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Director Technical Media Relations
+1 781 591 0354
michael.markowitz(at)st.com
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