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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

Migrating from Gerber to ODB++ CAM Compare

August 29, 2023

Gerber files have long been the industry standard for PCB design and manufacturing data. However, with the increasing complexity of modern designs, Gerber files have become less effective in conveying all the necessary data required for manufacturing. ODB++ is a newer format that was developed specifically to address the shortcomings of Gerber files. ODB++ is a comprehensive format that includes all the necessary data for manufacturing, including component placement, drill files, and manufacturing details such as the thickness of the PCB and the type of solder mask just to mention a few.

By Kevin Webb
3 MIN READ
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Revolutionizing PCB Design and Manufacturing with PCBflow: A Webinar You Can’t Miss

August 29, 2023

Are you tired of the complexities that come with creating cutting-edge PCBs? Do you find yourself struggling to streamline the…

By lydiatokmakidou
3 MIN READ
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PCB design best practices: multi-board PCB design

August 28, 2023

What is multi-board PCB design? Multi-board PCB design is the design of multiple printed circuit boards that make up one…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
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PCB design best practices: power integrity analysis

August 22, 2023

What is power integrity analysis? PCB power integrity analysis is the study of a PCB’s Power Delivery Network (PDN), which…

By Todd Westerhoff
5 MIN READ
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Manufacturing Driven Design – Taking DFM to the Next Level

August 7, 2023

Manufacturing Driven Design (MDD) is an evolutionary approach to DFM. It enables the effortless exchange of manufacturing process constraints so that an OEM can assess the manufacturability of a design in perfect alignment with their supplier

By Patrick McGoff
2 MIN READ
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PCB design best practices pillar 4: model-based systems engineering

July 31, 2023

Today I will outline our fourth pillar of PCB design best practices, model-based systems engineering. Having the ability to design…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
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PCB design best practices: manufacturability verification or design for manufacturing analysis

July 27, 2023

What is design for manufacturing analysis? Design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis is manufacturability verification within the design process. It incorporates…

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
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Frequently asked questions about PADS Professional Premium DFM

July 26, 2023

A best-practice strategy to keep your projects on time and on budget is to test them for compliance with your…

By Susan Kayesar and Matt Walsh
4 MIN READ
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PCB design best practices: analog mixed-signal (AMS)

July 25, 2023

What is analog mixed-signal analysis? Analog mixed-signal circuit simulation (AMS) is a technique for analyzing circuits in an integrated environment…

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ