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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
An illustration of a computer showing library books and ocb designs and text onscreen that says The foundations and challenges of electronics design data management

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
A picture of a library with text onscreen that says "fundamentals of library and design data management."

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 Xpedition VX.2.4 – Layout

What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.4 – Layout

October 5, 2018

In the previous What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.4  blog post, I reviewed the new System Design functionality that is available…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.4 – System Design

What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.4 – System Design

September 28, 2018

In the previous What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.4  blog post, I reviewed the new Data Management functionality that is available…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.4 – Data Management

What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.4 – Data Management

September 25, 2018

In the first What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.4  blog post I announced that this release provides innovative technologies that recognize the…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.4?

What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.4?

September 17, 2018

The latest release of Xpedition® Enterprise, VX.2.4, is now available for download! The VX.2.4 release provides innovative technologies that recognize…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
Meeting ISO 26262 requirements just got a lot easier

Meeting ISO 26262 requirements just got a lot easier

September 17, 2018

If you are in any way involved in the automotive supply chain or ecosystem, you have heard about functional safety…

By Keith Felton
2 MIN READ
Multi-Domain Collaboration in the Digital Enterprise

Multi-Domain Collaboration in the Digital Enterprise

August 30, 2018

System-level product optimization requires that teams across all disciplines of product development collaborate efficiently; this includes the mechanical, electronic, and…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Eliminate Design Spins Through Early Validation in the Digital Domain

Eliminate Design Spins Through Early Validation in the Digital Domain

August 13, 2018

Increasing performance requirements, coupled with pressure to improve product quality, are driving engineering teams to consider alternatives to their current…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Optimizing Engineering Team Efficiency in the Face of Increasing Product Complexity

Optimizing Engineering Team Efficiency in the Face of Increasing Product Complexity

August 3, 2018

Engineering team efficiency is inversely related to the complexity of the designed product and size of the team. With increasing…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
SerDes Design Part 7: ERL vs RL, the Move Toward More-Effective Characterization Metrics

SerDes Design Part 7: ERL vs RL, the Move Toward More-Effective Characterization Metrics

July 25, 2018

Ever heard of ERL? If not, you soon will. Effective Return Loss (ERL) is a new metric for SerDes channel…

By Cristian
< 1 MIN READ