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An image of Xpedition software showing managed blocks with text onscreen that says Design reuse in electronics

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

What’s New in PADS Professional VX.2.5: 3D

What’s New in PADS Professional VX.2.5: 3D

April 2, 2019

Using 3D features when designing your boards? Updates in PADS Professional now allow for even more ease and simplicity as…

By Shivani Joshi
< 1 MIN READ
What’s New in PADS VX.2.5: Undocking Designs

What’s New in PADS VX.2.5: Undocking Designs

April 1, 2019

Now in PADS Professional VX.2.5, when working with an external partner or service bureau for PCB layout support on a…

By Shivani Joshi
< 1 MIN READ
“After the Webinar” Podcast: Automated Rule Checking for Faster Time to Market

“After the Webinar” Podcast: Automated Rule Checking for Faster Time to Market

March 27, 2019

Thanks for joining us during the March 20th Automated Electrical DRC Webinar! Do you have additional questions such as: How do I create…

By Julie Weber
2 MIN READ
What’s New in PADS VX.2.5: Starpoints!

What’s New in PADS VX.2.5: Starpoints!

March 27, 2019

Designers are always looking for ways to efficiently use their board space without causing DRC violations. One way they can…

By Shivani Joshi
< 1 MIN READ
What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.5?

What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.5?

March 27, 2019

The latest release of Xpedition® Enterprise, VX.2.5, is now available for download! The VX.2.5 release delivers new and improved features…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
What’s New in PADS VX.2.5: Constraint Template

What’s New in PADS VX.2.5: Constraint Template

March 25, 2019

Do you ever use the same constraint templates in multiple projects? Now, with PADS Professional VX.2.5, you can easily import…

By Shivani Joshi
< 1 MIN READ
Are failure-inducing signal integrity, power integrity and EMI issues going unnoticed on your PCB designs?

Are failure-inducing signal integrity, power integrity and EMI issues going unnoticed on your PCB designs?

March 13, 2019

Can your PCB design tool alert you to via stubs that cause resonant frequency nulls? Improper termination on nets? Traces…

By Julie Weber
< 1 MIN READ
“After the Webinar” Podcast: Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation

“After the Webinar” Podcast: Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation

March 5, 2019

February 20th’s Routing Automation webinar was an outstanding success! Can you use “sketch routing” for every net? What is the…

By Brent Klingforth
2 MIN READ
Don’t Be Left In The Dark, Use Readily Available Technology To Design Faster!

Don’t Be Left In The Dark, Use Readily Available Technology To Design Faster!

February 13, 2019

As an engineer, you have to anticipate unforeseen roadblocks and, regardless, find ways to meet deadlines. It’s been documented by…

By Brent Klingforth
< 1 MIN READ