This article proposes few methods to speed the timing closure—that is, cleaning all the setup and hold violations—of a chip by reducing the pessimism in the timing constraints for the design.

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Choosing the right capacitor, especially the right tantalum capacitor, is crucial to ensure equipment reliability both at first turn-on and over time. Always consider derating to achieve the best ...

Electronic components derating (or de-rating) is the operation of a component at less than its rated maximum capability in order to prolong its life. The Derated parameter takes into account the ...

A marketing guru once said: "A data sheet isn't only a technical document, but also a marketing tool." Following this mentality, dc-dc converter manufacturers creatively market their products. In the ...