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Hardware benchmarks, routing algorithms, and architecture notes from the Fragua team.

Benchmark September 5, 2026 · 7 min read

Why "Vibe Routing" Fails on Switchers: Benchmarking Astra vs. Fragua vs. Hand Layout

A deep dive into Alperen Akkuncu's MAX17220 solar boost converter challenge: why generic AI placers ruin switching loops with parasitic inductance, and how Fragua keeps the loop at 1.5 mm and reroutes in 86 milliseconds.

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