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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

Designing PCB’s for IoT – Part 1: IoT Everywhere

Designing PCB’s for IoT – Part 1: IoT Everywhere

February 8, 2017

A recent IHS report forecasted that the IoT market will grow from an installed base of 15.4 billion devices in…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Silicon Valley IC Packaging Seminar Validates Growing Proliferation of FOWLP

Silicon Valley IC Packaging Seminar Validates Growing Proliferation of FOWLP

February 7, 2017

If you’re interested in High Density Advanced Packaging (HDAP), our recent, focused seminar at Mentor Graphics’ Fremont campus was the…

By Craig Armenti
< 1 MIN READ
Multi-board – What’s Your Definition?

Multi-board – What’s Your Definition?

February 6, 2017

Recently, while researching system design software, I was struck by how often the term multi-board was mentioned. As I began…

By Craig Armenti
2 MIN READ
Redefining the Corner Office

Redefining the Corner Office

February 2, 2017

At the beginning of EDA, a corner office was the indication that you were at the top of the organization….

By paulmusto
2 MIN READ
Attention all Altium Designer Users!!!

Attention all Altium Designer Users!!!

January 30, 2017

Are your current PCB design tools running out steam? Are you still waiting for that extra capacity you need to…

By shughes
2 MIN READ
Increase the Reliability of Your Next Design

Increase the Reliability of Your Next Design

January 23, 2017

If someone were to ask you what the acronym DfM stood for, you would most likely quickly respond with a…

By Craig Armenti
3 MIN READ
Calling all OrCAD Users!

Calling all OrCAD Users!

January 16, 2017

I’ve been working in this industry for a long time, and I know one thing for a fact: people–especially engineers–don’t…

By Jim Martens
< 1 MIN READ
What? Christmas is over and you’re still not a thermal analysis expert?

What? Christmas is over and you’re still not a thermal analysis expert?

December 28, 2016

Fear not! Thermal design is no longer reserved for specialists alone. The benefits of adding thermal simulation to your PCB…

By voporta
2 MIN READ
Is Rigid-flex on Your Résumé?

Is Rigid-flex on Your Résumé?

December 12, 2016

A colleague of mine who manages a PCB design service bureau called recently asking if I knew of any rigid-flex…

By Craig Armenti
3 MIN READ