White Paper
Physics-Based Design: The New Standard for PCB Engineering
This white paper examines how computational physics fundamentally changes the economics of PCB iteration—from sequential validation to parallel exploration with guaranteed manufacturability. Through analysis of constraint enforcement methods, simulation accuracy, and real-world validation cycles, readers will understand why physics-based approaches deliver both precision and speed where traditional methods force a trade-off. The convergence of computational power and physics modeling marks an inflection point for R&D teams facing complexity growth rates that outpace manual design capacity.
Key Takeaways
- Understand how physics simulation eliminates the guess-validate-rework cycle that consumes 40% of typical design schedules
- Learn which constraint classes (thermal, electromagnetic, mechanical) become tractable through computational methods versus manual checking
- Discover how parallel candidate generation with physics validation changes resource allocation from debugging to innovation
- Evaluate the strategic implications when iteration speed increases 10x while maintaining design integrity
- Identify where physics-based workflows create competitive advantages in aerospace, automotive, and high-frequency applications
Physics-Based Design: The New Standard for PCB Engineering
