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5. Use the Allegro* I (info) command to report the current length of the trace to be equalized.
Record the length in cell B2 of the Excel* spreadsheet.
6. Use the Allegro* “Cut” command to cut the trace in two locations of the serpentine as shown
in Figure 15 . This operation generates a floating section of the serpentine.
7. Use the Allegro* “Move ix” (i.e., if vertical routing) command to move the floating section by
the
Δ
/2 distance listed in cell B4.
8. Reconnect the floating segment if needed.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 for the reminder of the traces in the group.
Figure 14. Reference Trace Length Selection
A29#
Reference Length 5950 mil
A[31:17]#
Figure 15. Trace Length Equalization Procedures with Allegro*
M ove ix -
Δ /2
CU T
Δ =
Starting Length – Reference Leng th
R E FER E N C E L EN G TH 5950
S TA R TIN G LEN G TH 6012
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