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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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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

How the Free Land Pattern Creator in PADS will save you time! : Part 2

How the Free Land Pattern Creator in PADS will save you time! : Part 2

May 9, 2014

This is the 2nd of my 5-part blog series focusing on fun facts, tips and tricks that will enable you…

By John McMillan
4 MIN READ
Does trace width matter much?

Does trace width matter much?

May 5, 2014

I guess that all depends on what you are talking about… for Signal Integrity, trace width is very important, as…

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

How the Free Land Pattern Creator in PADS will save you time! : Part 1

May 1, 2014

In this 5-part blog series I’ll focus on cool features and tips and tricks that will enable you to get…

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

PCB and Routing Solutions: Centering Traces in BGA

April 11, 2014

This is the second post in this routing series. View the introduction post here. To increase fabrication yield, it is…

By Julie Weber
3 MIN READ
Placement Challenges: Playing with Paper Dolls

Placement Challenges: Playing with Paper Dolls

April 2, 2014

Long before video games, children had simpler means of entertainment. Boys had their army men and marbles. Girls had their…

By vernwnek
2 MIN READ
TechValidate surveys PADS users – Collects more than 30 Case Studies

TechValidate surveys PADS users – Collects more than 30 Case Studies

April 2, 2014

TechValidate, an independent third-party survey company, recently surveyed over 15000 verified PADS users with real-world questions about their PADS experiences….

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Webinar – PADS Advanced Library Capabilities Accelerate the PCB Design Cycle

Webinar – PADS Advanced Library Capabilities Accelerate the PCB Design Cycle

March 28, 2014

  Successful PCB designs start with your library. You can’t afford to spend hours in library development and management!  With the…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
What’s the big deal with Xpedition?

What’s the big deal with Xpedition?

March 26, 2014

You’ve likely heard that there has been a new release of the product formerly known as Expedition Enterprise, called Xpedition….

By vernwnek
2 MIN READ
PCB Routing Solutions: Introduction

PCB Routing Solutions: Introduction

March 21, 2014

This is the first of a series of blog topics related to routing PCBs My name is Charles Pfeil and…

By Julie Weber
2 MIN READ