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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

Upcoming Event: Learn more about the new release of Xpedition

Upcoming Event: Learn more about the new release of Xpedition

August 25, 2014

I’m taking a brief break from the routing series to share this upcoming event with you because it’s a great…

By Julie Weber
< 1 MIN READ
Attention PADS users – Submit your design today!

Attention PADS users – Submit your design today!

August 19, 2014

PADS Users – Now Open for 2014! It’s time to show-off your stuff in the most prestigious contest in PCB,…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
GET THE FREE – EIGHT STEPS FOR ENSURING PCB DESIGN SUCCESS – WHITE PAPER

GET THE FREE – EIGHT STEPS FOR ENSURING PCB DESIGN SUCCESS – WHITE PAPER

August 15, 2014

Printed circuit boards are the backbone of electronics products, providing the electrical system upon which the performance, life span, and…

By John McMillan
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The Myth of the Pretty Design

The Myth of the Pretty Design

August 13, 2014

I often talk with friends and colleagues in the PCB design community about trends. A subject that comes up often,…

By vernwnek
2 MIN READ
Beyond the vault: PADS Archive Management

Beyond the vault: PADS Archive Management

August 7, 2014

The days of manually backing-up PCB design data or running a script that bundles-up a targeted set of design files…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
PCB Routing Solutions: Simplifying the Tuning Process – Part 1

PCB Routing Solutions: Simplifying the Tuning Process – Part 1

August 4, 2014

What comes to mind when you are ready to tune the routing on a design? Among many thoughts, I seriously…

By Julie Weber
6 MIN READ
PADS Logic vs. xDX Designer? – When YOUR Use Case Changes

PADS Logic vs. xDX Designer? – When YOUR Use Case Changes

August 4, 2014

Since the release of PADS VX there have been some great questions regarding the integrated project use of xDX Designer…

By John McMillan
3 MIN READ
Back side cap mounting

Back side cap mounting

July 28, 2014

Earlier this year I wrote an article on maximizing capacitor effectiveness.  I have since received a number of inquiries on…

By Patrick Carrier
2 MIN READ
Placement Challenges: Training is a Two Way Street

Placement Challenges: Training is a Two Way Street

July 21, 2014

This is the third post in this series. View the first and second one. In this series we have talked…

By vernwnek
3 MIN READ