Dennis Nagle

Title: Dennis Nagle: Inventor in Electronic Circuit Design

Introduction

Dennis Nagle is an inventor based in Peabody, Massachusetts, whose work focuses on electronic circuit design and design automation. He is associated with Cadence Design Systems, Inc. His portfolio includes 9 patents.

Latest Patents

Nagle’s recent patent work addresses circuit analysis and topology editing.

“System and Method for Determining Return Path Quality in an Electrical Circuit” describes techniques for evaluating return-path quality in an electronic circuit design. The method identifies a net, extracts its ideal and real loop inductances, and calculates a return-path quality factor based on those values.

“System and Method for Pin Automation for Topology Editing” concerns electronic circuit design through a graphical user interface. It enables users to select, create, or modify single-pin and multi-pin topologies, then generates a pin-adjustable symbol for a designated portion of the design environment.

Career Highlights

Nagle’s listed work reflects an emphasis on tools that support circuit-design evaluation and automation. His inventions address both the analysis of electrical behavior and the editing of design topologies.

Collaborations

Nagle’s listed coworkers include Jilin Tan and Ping Liu. His professional association with Cadence Design Systems, Inc. places his work within a company focused on electronic design technologies.

Conclusion

Dennis Nagle’s patent portfolio highlights contributions to electronic circuit design, particularly return-path quality assessment and automated topology editing.