# The Latest in PCB Simulation: Expert Insights with Yuriy Shlepnev

- Show: [OnTrack](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack)
- Published: 2024-04-16
- Length: 1h 15m
- Episode: 262
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-04-16-the-latest-in-pcb-simulation-expert-insights-with-yuriy-shlepnev
- Listen: https://podcast.altium.com/e/the-latest-in-pcb-simulation-expert-insights-with-yuriy-shlepnev/

## Summary

Yuriy Shlepnev, President and Founder of Simberian Inc., discusses the latest capabilities of Simbeor, a PCB simulation tool designed to simplify signal integrity analysis for layout engineers. He explains how pre-layout and post-layout compliance analysis allows designers to predict interconnect behavior, reduce design iterations, and avoid over-engineering by accurately modeling material properties like conductor roughness. The episode features a detailed demo of Simbeor’s workflow, including linear network analysis, 3D electromagnetic simulation, and automated scripting for comparing board iterations.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-04-16-the-latest-in-pcb-simulation-expert-insights-with-yuriy-shlepnev#t=0) Introduction: Over-engineering and Simbeor's mission
- [1:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-04-16-the-latest-in-pcb-simulation-expert-insights-with-yuriy-shlepnev#t=69) Simberian's approach to accessible signal integrity
- [3:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-04-16-the-latest-in-pcb-simulation-expert-insights-with-yuriy-shlepnev#t=203) Pre-layout vs. Post-layout simulation workflow
- [6:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-04-16-the-latest-in-pcb-simulation-expert-insights-with-yuriy-shlepnev#t=405) Compliance analysis and standard metrics (PCIe 4/5)
- [12:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-04-16-the-latest-in-pcb-simulation-expert-insights-with-yuriy-shlepnev#t=722) Industry fragmentation and the lack of integrated tools
- [14:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-04-16-the-latest-in-pcb-simulation-expert-insights-with-yuriy-shlepnev#t=852) Conductor roughness uncertainty and margin management
- [23:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-04-16-the-latest-in-pcb-simulation-expert-insights-with-yuriy-shlepnev#t=1388) Demo: Pre-layout linear network and compliance checking
- [35:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-04-16-the-latest-in-pcb-simulation-expert-insights-with-yuriy-shlepnev#t=2119) Demo: Post-layout analysis and material stackup iteration
- [49:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-04-16-the-latest-in-pcb-simulation-expert-insights-with-yuriy-shlepnev#t=2979) Demo: 3D simulation, distributed computing, and cross-talk
- [1:08:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-04-16-the-latest-in-pcb-simulation-expert-insights-with-yuriy-shlepnev#t=4134) Automation, scripting, and the limits of AI in SI

## Topics

- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Simberian Inc. (company)
- Simbeor (tool)
- Altium Designer (tool)
- PCIe 4 (other)
- PCIe 5 (other)
- HURAY (other)
- Cannonball model (other)

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