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From Weeks to Hours: The Physics-Driven PCB Revolution
This paper examines how physics-based automation fundamentally transforms PCB design iteration cycles—turning historical bottlenecks into parallel workflows. Through analysis of current R&D constraints and emerging automation architectures, readers will understand why manual layout is becoming a solved problem. The convergence of reinforcement learning, constraint validation, and automated routing enables engineering teams to generate multiple validated candidates in the time previously required for a single manual iteration.
Key Takeaways
- Understand how constraint-driven automation eliminates sequential dependencies in PCB workflows
- Learn why physics simulation beats pattern matching for reliable, manufacturable designs
- Discover how parallel candidate generation changes the economics of hardware iteration
- Identify which design tasks remain critical for human oversight versus full automation
- Evaluate readiness indicators for transitioning from manual to automated PCB workflows
From Weeks to Hours: The Physics-Driven PCB Revolution
