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are you still verifying your prototype visually?

Are you still verifying your PCB prototype visually?

After completing component placement, it may take months for designer to complete the routing process and finish the entire PCB layout. At this point the CAM data can then be handed out to manufacturers for PCB manufacturing and assembly. After investing this much time and effort, you would probably expect the final prototype to be built as expected, with high quality and reliability.

An image of a circuit board being manufactured and also an image showing a PCB design in Xpedition software.

The importance of design for manufacturability in the PCB design process

When it comes to designing and producing electronics, success hinges not merely on the excellence of your design, but also…

PCBflow Cloud DFM for PCBs

Unlocking Efficiency in PCB Design with the Online DFM Profile Builder and 3D Viewer

In the rapidly evolving landscape of electronics manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve requires embracing innovative tools and technologies. One…

Practical Manufacturing Standards – Listening to the PCB industry

I love a good story.  Storytelling is the new, cool skill to list on your CV, but listening is possibly…

On the top we have a digital waveform we intent to transmit and on the bottom we have an actual waveform – which is an analog waveform representing the digital pattern.

Understanding signal integrity

Signal integrity is a critical aspect of electronic systems that ensures reliable and accurate signal transmission. In this blog, we…

A poorly validated alternative part is placed on its toeprint

Are your alternative parts well validated before release

In alternate part selection, many aspects need to be considered: electrical function, physically fit, supply chain flexibility, cost, etc. Every aspect is important during alternative part selection, but realistically, electrical and physical fit are the main prerequisites when choosing a new alternative part. alternative parts well validated

A screenshot of PartQuest Explore with text onscreen that says: Eight questions on BCI-ROM answered: solve thermal design challenges earlier in circuit simulation

Eight questions on BCI-ROM answered: solve thermal design challenges earlier in circuit simulation

We recently hosted a LinkedIn Live session: “Beat the heat: New technology to solve electronic design thermal challenges,” that focused…

An image of a PCB under thermal analysis

Thermal analysis: a crucial part of any PCB design flow

Thermal analysis stands out as a pivotal tool for ensuring the reliability, performance, and longevity of electronic systems. Often overshadowed…

Adapt to Design – Design for manufacturing

Design for manufacturing, or DFM, is a crucial aspect of electronics manufacturing best practices. It emphasizes that each printed circuit…