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PCB design best practices pillar 4: model-based systems engineering

Today I will outline our fourth pillar of PCB design best practices, model-based systems engineering. Having the ability to design…

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PCB design best practices: manufacturability verification or design for manufacturing analysis

What is design for manufacturing analysis? Design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis is manufacturability verification within the design process. It incorporates…

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Frequently asked questions about PADS Professional Premium DFM

A best-practice strategy to keep your projects on time and on budget is to test them for compliance with your…

Standard Machines, Standard Design

In electronics manufacturing, we strive to use the latest and most advanced equipment for our production lines. We seek a…

Rigid-Flex Material Considerations

Flex and rigid-flex designs refer to a PCB that is partially or entirely constructed using flexible rather than exclusively rigid…

Unlocking the Power of PCBflow DFM Solutions

Maximizing Efficiency and Quality: Unlocking the Power of PCBflow DFM Solutions

In today’s rapidly evolving electronics manufacturing landscape, efficiency and quality are paramount. Design engineers face the challenge of creating error-free…

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PCB design best practices: signal integrity analysis

As a part of pillar three, digital prototype-driven verification, let’s dive into signal integrity analysis. What is signal integrity analysis?…

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Take a deeper dive into how to create supply chain resilience for small and medium PCB design teams

We recently held a webinar for small and medium sized PCB design teams on how to create supply chain resilience….

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PCB design best practices: thermal analysis

Designing today’s complex PCB is no easy task. It requires a full understanding of the basics of PCB design, a…