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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
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

How Constraint Management Optimizes PCB Design

How Constraint Management Optimizes PCB Design

July 16, 2014

As a follow-up to my recent article in Printed Circuit Design & Fab; pcdandf.com, entitled; Effectively Managing PCB Design Constraints,…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
The PCB Design Flow of the Future

The PCB Design Flow of the Future

July 1, 2014

Back in the mid-80’s when I first started hand-taping PCB designs 2:1 on mylar, it was pretty clear that printed…

By John McMillan
3 MIN READ
PCB and Routing Solutions: Spreading and Centering Traces

PCB and Routing Solutions: Spreading and Centering Traces

June 23, 2014

This is the third post in this routing series. View the first and second post. Board fabricators will tell everyone…

By Julie Weber
4 MIN READ
How the Free Land Pattern Creator in PADS will save you time! : Part 5 – I’m Answering Your Questions!

How the Free Land Pattern Creator in PADS will save you time! : Part 5 – I’m Answering Your Questions!

June 19, 2014

As stated in my LPC Part 4 vBlog, Part 5 is dedicated to answering your LP Creator questions. Parts 1,…

By John McMillan
3 MIN READ
Placement Challenges: Hey You, Get Off of My Cloud!

Placement Challenges: Hey You, Get Off of My Cloud!

June 16, 2014

This is the second post in this series. View the first one here. A placement challenge that I had to…

By vernwnek
2 MIN READ
PADS VX Draws Crowds from Around the World

PADS VX Draws Crowds from Around the World

June 6, 2014

Mike Griesbach, the PADS Product Line Director, and I had the pleasure of traveling the globe conducting a worldwide seminar…

By Jim Martens
2 MIN READ
Vblog ! How the Free Land Pattern Creator in PADS will save you time!: Part 4

Vblog ! How the Free Land Pattern Creator in PADS will save you time!: Part 4

June 2, 2014

This is the 4th of my 5-part blog series focusing on cool features, tips and tricks that will enable you…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
Don’t miss this Free Web Seminar on how to shorten PCB design time with PADS real-time data synchronization and integration

Don’t miss this Free Web Seminar on how to shorten PCB design time with PADS real-time data synchronization and integration

May 23, 2014

Are you tired of having to undo days of work and upload new ASCII files whenever the engineer “tweaks” the…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
How the Free Land Pattern Creator in PADS will save you time! : Part 3

How the Free Land Pattern Creator in PADS will save you time! : Part 3

May 20, 2014

This is the 3rd of my 5-part blog series focusing on cool features, tips and tricks that will enable you…

By John McMillan
3 MIN READ