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This blog is a place to learn about electronic systems design, from PCB design to simulation and verification, to manufacturability and manufacturing execution.

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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
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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

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Bridging the Gap between ECAD and MCAD

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Bridging the Gap between ECAD and MCAD

February 18, 2016

Where does collaboration with MCAD fit into your PCB design flow? Are you still encountering communication barriers between electrical and…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
3D PCB Design – Far from Flat

3D PCB Design – Far from Flat

February 15, 2016

In my placement blog series I talked about the old days when we as PCB designers used “paper dolls” to…

By vernwnek
3 MIN READ
Real ECAD/MCAD collaboration supports multiple MCAD tools – not just one

Real ECAD/MCAD collaboration supports multiple MCAD tools – not just one

February 8, 2016

Do you remember the old days of exporting and importing DXF files to ensure that the printed circuit board mates…

By John McMillan
3 MIN READ
What You Need To Feel Confident Before Sending Your PCB To Manufacturing

What You Need To Feel Confident Before Sending Your PCB To Manufacturing

February 1, 2016

In my last post, Creating Reliable, High-Quality Products is Less About Design and More About Manufacturing, I described how the…

By Danit Atar
2 MIN READ
Creating Reliable, High-Quality Products is Less About Design and More About Manufacturing

Creating Reliable, High-Quality Products is Less About Design and More About Manufacturing

January 25, 2016

At first glance, this might seem to be a harsh statement, but when you think about it, it makes sense….

By Danit Atar
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PCB Tech Talk Podcast: EDA Industry Update + Giveaway

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: EDA Industry Update + Giveaway

January 19, 2016

In this podcast episode, I talk about EDA industry updates including cool gadgets, 2016 technology and EDA events, EDA industry news,…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Tech the Halls! 3 Gadgets that Stood Out the Most

Tech the Halls! 3 Gadgets that Stood Out the Most

December 30, 2015

The gifts are all exchanged, the Christmas tree is getting dry and the weather here in North Carolina feels more…

By John McMillan
3 MIN READ
PCB Tech Talk Podcast: PCB Industry Design Trends and Challenges

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: PCB Industry Design Trends and Challenges

December 22, 2015

Listen in as guest David Wiens and I discuss PCB design industry trends over the years and new trends and challenges…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
Defining Collaboration between Electrical and Mechanical Domains

Defining Collaboration between Electrical and Mechanical Domains

December 21, 2015

Modern electro-mechanical designs have many design challenges that cause various obstacles throughout the design process. Typically these challenges can be…

By Alex_Grange
3 MIN READ