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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
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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

The Future of PADS

The Future of PADS

June 3, 2015

The PADS brand has a long, rich history and many users have been loyal customers for nearly 20 years. There…

By paulmusto
2 MIN READ
Simultaneously Switching Noise: An Overview

Simultaneously Switching Noise: An Overview

June 2, 2015

This is the first post in a three part series that will examine the problem of SSN and explore methods…

By Nitin Bagwath
2 MIN READ
To Autoroute or not to Autoroute: Part 3

To Autoroute or not to Autoroute: Part 3

June 2, 2015

This is the final post in a routing series. After introducing sketch routing in the first of this series, I then…

By shughes
3 MIN READ
Behind the Design: RAD

Behind the Design: RAD

May 29, 2015

This is the tenth post in a series showcasing the winners of the 2014 Technology Leadership Awards. View the previous…

By vernwnek
2 MIN READ
To Autoroute or Not to Autoroute: Part 2

To Autoroute or Not to Autoroute: Part 2

May 27, 2015

This is the second post in a routing series. View the first one here. Last time I introduced a powerful…

By shughes
3 MIN READ
To Autoroute or not to Autoroute, that is the question.

To Autoroute or not to Autoroute, that is the question.

May 19, 2015

This is the first post in a routing series. More to come. I grew up about 60 miles, as the…

By shughes
3 MIN READ
Never Stop Learning: PCB Training Resources

Never Stop Learning: PCB Training Resources

May 18, 2015

As I look back many years ago when I was growing up as a young boy, my father always stressed…

By vernwnek
2 MIN READ
2015 PADS World Tour: Built for the Challenge

2015 PADS World Tour: Built for the Challenge

May 13, 2015

Attention Electrical Engineers, PCB Designers and Managers. EVENT: 2015 PADS® World Tour  – “Built for the Challenge” – will explore…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Hardware Design Engineers Wear Many Hats

Hardware Design Engineers Wear Many Hats

April 27, 2015

As the workforce evolves and design complexity requirements increase, we are seeing roles expand. Engineers who were once regarded as…

By shughes
2 MIN READ