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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

Tips for Deciphering DDR Simulation Results

Tips for Deciphering DDR Simulation Results

November 9, 2017

So you’ve finished your simulation, and you have the results. For a DDR bus, this involves gobs of information. But…

By Nitin Bagwath
2 MIN READ
PCB Technology Leadership Award Winner: SIENNA ECAD

PCB Technology Leadership Award Winner: SIENNA ECAD

November 9, 2017

I’d like to congratulate the two Technology Leadership Award winners who used the PADS design flow on their boards. This…

By Jim Martens
< 1 MIN READ
A Brief Introduction to Schematic Integrity Analysis

A Brief Introduction to Schematic Integrity Analysis

November 4, 2017

Detect critical design errors and eliminate design respins caused by schematic errors by automating the process of board-level verification. Xpedition…

By michaelalam
< 1 MIN READ
Tackling Next-Generation PCB Designs

Tackling Next-Generation PCB Designs

November 2, 2017

Tackle next-generation high-density analog, RF, and digital/mixed-signal designs with advanced tools for High-Speed and RF design. Take a look inside…

By mnopp
2 MIN READ
Tailor Your Approach to PCB Layout

Tailor Your Approach to PCB Layout

October 26, 2017

Why fumble around with a GUI that makes you search for settings and switches? Your time is valuable! With PADS…

By mnopp
2 MIN READ
DDR Design: Write leveling for better DQ timing

DDR Design: Write leveling for better DQ timing

October 24, 2017

So far, we’ve gone through the basics of the DDR Bus, and discussed some of the Signal Integrity and timing requirements of…

By Nitin Bagwath
3 MIN READ
Are you meeting IC power demands for your design?

Are you meeting IC power demands for your design?

October 18, 2017

DC Drop Simulation is more than just being sure you have enough copper on the planes. You should also investigate…

By Kanchan Vaidya
2 MIN READ
Adding Automated EMC Analysis to PCB Layout

Adding Automated EMC Analysis to PCB Layout

October 18, 2017

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance is a necessary condition for releasing products to market. National and international standards bodies define limits…

By Craig Armenti
2 MIN READ
Receiver requirements in DDR design

Receiver requirements in DDR design

October 16, 2017

Once we have a topology for the data and address busses in mind or have them laid out on the…

By Nitin Bagwath
3 MIN READ