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Design reuse in electronics

July 9, 2024

Last year, I sat with Steph Chavez, the host of the Printed Circuit Podcast, and engaged in a conversation about…

By Carlos Gazca
2 MIN READ
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The foundations and challenges of electronics design data management

June 25, 2024

Last year on the Printed Circuit Podcast I talked with Andre Mosley, a seasoned professional in the field of electronics…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
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Fundamentals of library and design data management

June 13, 2024

When it comes to electronic systems design, I’m often asked what a robust library and design data management system should…

By Andre Mosley
4 MIN READ

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PCB design best practices: Designing for advanced manufacturing technologies like rigid-flex PCB design and High-Density Interconnect

May 2, 2023

The next best practice I want to discuss as a part of engineering productivity and efficiency is designing for advanced…

By Stephen V. Chavez
5 MIN READ
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A Comprehensive User Walkthrough of PCBflow

May 1, 2023

At PCBFlow, we’re always striving to provide our customers with the best possible experience. That’s why we’re excited to announce…

By Yaron Tayar
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PCBflow Ecosystem Positioning

Electronics industry new trends and challenges.

April 27, 2023

Introducing New Content on PCBflow The electronics industry is constantly evolving, with new trends and challenges emerging every day. As…

By Yaron Tayar
2 MIN READ
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Optimizing PCB DFM Guidelines

April 25, 2023

Typical DFM checklists assume the use of legacy DFM formats. In a world where much of our data transfer is becoming intelligent and seamless, why are we relying on designs from 60 years ago?

By Max Clark
4 MIN READ
How to answer four common questions about power module stray inductance

How to answer four common questions about power module stray inductance

April 13, 2023

Stray inductance is the sum of all unwanted inductance elements from components, wires, copper planes, and traces in a current…

By wilfriedwessel
3 MIN READ
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PCB design best practices: constraint-driven design

April 12, 2023

The next best practice within the engineering productivity and efficiency pillar is constraint-driven design. What is constraint-driven design? Constraint-driven design…

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ
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Six common questions about power module cooling

April 6, 2023

Power modules are essential components in power electronics, providing power conversion and power management. However, they generate a considerable amount…

By wilfriedwessel
4 MIN READ
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Analyze your PCB design with HyperLynx BoardSim in the PADS Professional Premium flow

April 4, 2023

After a board has been routed in PADS Professional Premium Layout, you have a critical opportunity to analyze your design…

By Shivani Joshi
2 MIN READ

Making Parts Part of Manufacturing Driven Design

April 4, 2023

When it comes to PCB assembly level MDD, many designers have not concerned themselves with the component manufacturing Bill of Material (BOM). Designers work from a CAD library that has component libraries associated with internal part numbers (IPN) their company uses. The CAD Design Rule Checking software uses those CAD library shapes for its analysis and even, in some cases, the avoidance of where components are placed. There is nothing wrong conceptually with this mentality. However, like all things, the details matter.

By Patrick McGoff
5 MIN READ