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Aurora runs signal and power integrity analysis directly inside Allegro X as the layout takes shape. The design does not need to be exported anywhere, and the results arrive while changes are still straightforward.
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The challenge
The solution
HOW IT WORKS
Aurora runs natively within Allegro X. This means the designer routing the board can run the analysis directly — without switching tools.
This is not a simplified engine. Aurora utilizes full Sigrity technology, ensuring results remain consistent when validated later in dedicated tools.
An incorrect impedance value is adjusted while the trace is being routed. That is the fundamental difference between active analysis and a post-design error report.
VALUE
Impedance, coupling, return paths, and power distribution — verified directly in layout while adjustments remain simple.
The primary difference is not the analysis itself. It is that it takes place directly where the layout work happens.
Most signal issues stem from impedance mismatches or adjacent noise, both dictated directly by trace geometry and routing.
Power distribution network design is just as dependent on layout geometry as signal routing.
An analysis taking half a day will not be run during routine routing. An analysis taking minutes will.
Aurora is the starting point of your analysis workflow, not the endpoint.
Implementation
Defining acceptable impedance targets and allowable crosstalk depends entirely on your specific product requirements. We provide guidance on establishing clear criteria so results lead directly to engineering decisions rather than uncertainty.
The true value emerges when analysis is applied concurrently during layout rather than at the end. We assist your layout team in integrating these checks directly into their regular workflow.
You gain direct access to specialists experienced in both layout and integrity analysis. Questions regarding specific results receive prompt, practical answers on the same day.
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A brief conversation is usually enough to evaluate if Aurora fits your design workflow. No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a practical discussion about your current signal integrity challenges.
FAQ
Yes. Aurora is built to run directly inside the Allegro X environment. If you use a different ECAD tool, PowerSI is the right approach — it reads design data from external sources.
No. Aurora is designed for the PCB layout designer. You need to be able to interpret a result and understand the criteria — and that is precisely what we help set up from the start.
Aurora uses the exact same solver technology as the rest of Sigrity X. It is designed for fast feedback during the design process, while final documentation typically involves running deeper analysis in PowerSI or Advanced SI.
That depends on how many people will be using it. We provide a specific quote once we know how many layout designers you have and which analyses you need to perform.
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