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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

Latest posts

How Can Integrated AMS Schematic Simulation Help You?

How Can Integrated AMS Schematic Simulation Help You?

May 4, 2019

Are you staying ahead of the game by ensuring that your circuit designs are meeting their intended functionality and performance…

By Julie Weber
< 1 MIN READ
The Necessity and Benefits of MCAD Collaboration – Part 1

The Necessity and Benefits of MCAD Collaboration – Part 1

May 3, 2019

In this two-part blog series, we’ll examine the necessity and benefits of ECAD/MCAD collaboration. This first blog describes the need…

By Brent Klingforth
4 MIN READ
After the Webinar Podcast – Everything You Need to Know About Rigid-Flex PCB Design

After the Webinar Podcast – Everything You Need to Know About Rigid-Flex PCB Design

April 23, 2019

The April 17th rigid-flex webinar had record attendance from companies all around the world. As such, we had lot’s of…

By Brent Klingforth
2 MIN READ
Automated Electrical Design Rule Checking for Faster Time to Market – Part 2

Automated Electrical Design Rule Checking for Faster Time to Market – Part 2

April 18, 2019

In part one of this 2-part blog series, we examined how electrical Design Rule Checking (DRCs) uncovers violations that often…

By Julie Weber
4 MIN READ
Automated Electrical Design Rule Checking for Faster Time to Market – Part 1

Automated Electrical Design Rule Checking for Faster Time to Market – Part 1

April 16, 2019

In this two-part blog series, we’ll examine how electrical Design Rule Checking (DRC) uncovers often-undetected violations, leading to higher quality…

By Julie Weber
5 MIN READ
Flexing your muscle getting you down? Rigid-Flex PCB design brings a new set of design challenges.

Flexing your muscle getting you down? Rigid-Flex PCB design brings a new set of design challenges.

April 11, 2019

Flexible circuits have been around for a long time.  However, the ECAD industry has not spent much mind to it. …

By Brent Klingforth
2 MIN READ
Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation – Part 2

Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation – Part 2

April 5, 2019

In part two of this 2-part blog series on intelligent routing, we examine more advanced routing automation such as sketch…

By Brent Klingforth
5 MIN READ
What’s New in PADS VX.2.5: Allowing Trace Loops

What’s New in PADS VX.2.5: Allowing Trace Loops

April 4, 2019

Most designs do not require loops. However, some design applications such as shielding signals and ground nets or power nets…

By Shivani Joshi
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Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation – Part 1

Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation – Part 1

April 2, 2019

In part one of this two part blog series, we will look at how intelligent routing can assist in creating…

By Brent Klingforth
5 MIN READ