MATLAB vs Python for SerDes Simulation

Both MATLAB and Python are widely used for SerDes modeling and validation.

Feature	MATLAB	Python (e.g. SignalIntegrity)
Licensing	Paid	Open-source
Toolboxes	SI, DSP, SerDes	Scipy, SignalIntegrity
Visualization	Built-in	Matplotlib, Plotly
Ecosystem	Industry-standard in labs	Rapidly growing in academia

Choose based on your use case, team expertise, and available tools.