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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
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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

Here’s What’s New in PADS Standard and Standard Plus

Here’s What’s New in PADS Standard and Standard Plus

April 10, 2018

PADS VX.2.3 release many performance and quality enhancements for PADS Standard and PADS Standard Plus including: 3D model handling Dynamic…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
What’s New in Xpedition – Schematic Capture

What’s New in Xpedition – Schematic Capture

April 3, 2018

In the last What’s New in Xpedition blog post we reviewed the new multi-board system design features that are available…

By Craig Armenti
2 MIN READ
SerDes Design Part 4: Frequency Domain Analysis for High Data Rate SerDes Links

SerDes Design Part 4: Frequency Domain Analysis for High Data Rate SerDes Links

April 1, 2018

Despite the fact that eye diagrams were a very popular compliance method for serial links, the traditional simulation methods used…

By Cristian
4 MIN READ
What’s New in HyperLynx VX.2.3?

What’s New in HyperLynx VX.2.3?

March 28, 2018

I’m glad you asked! HyperLynx® VX.2.3 contains a large number of signal- and power-integrity analysis features, with a big focus…

By Neil Fernandes
2 MIN READ
When to Flex?

When to Flex?

March 28, 2018

Flex and rigid-flex PCB design is becoming increasingly popular as consumers (and many other markets) choose thinner, lighter, and more…

By mnopp
< 1 MIN READ
Why Do We Keep Doing Things the Old Way? A Story of Nets Crossing Gaps.

Why Do We Keep Doing Things the Old Way? A Story of Nets Crossing Gaps.

March 22, 2018

Remember the old times when we used to have a dedicated person type up all our letters? For better or…

By Kanchan Vaidya
2 MIN READ
What’s New in Xpedition – System Design

What’s New in Xpedition – System Design

March 21, 2018

In the previous What’s New in Xpedition blog post, we reviewed the new data management functionality that is available in…

By Craig Armenti
2 MIN READ
SerDes Design Part 3: Compliance Measurements Using Eye Diagrams

SerDes Design Part 3: Compliance Measurements Using Eye Diagrams

March 20, 2018

In my continuing series about SerDes design, I’ve discussed the first steps you need to take toward SerDes channel compliance and…

By Cristian
4 MIN READ
PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Can Electrical Sign-off be Automated?

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Can Electrical Sign-off be Automated?

March 19, 2018

Dive into the world of Electrical Sign-off using automated Design Rule Checking. Learn how implementing this process can help reduce…

By John McMillan
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