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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

PADS.com: it all starts here!

PADS.com: it all starts here!

March 21, 2014

We are very excited to announce the launch of our new PADS.com website. This new site is focused on making…

By John McMillan
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Save the Date! PADS VX Release World Tour

Save the Date! PADS VX Release World Tour

March 17, 2014

PADS VX Release Worldwide Seminar Tour | March 19 – April 11 Register Now to join one of our free half day…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Redefining Productivity: Faster, Smarter, PADS!

Redefining Productivity: Faster, Smarter, PADS!

March 5, 2014

PADS’ next release is almost here, and it’s much more than just new features and functionality! I’ll be hosting a…

By Jim Martens
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Less Is More! Fewer Prototypes Equals More Savings!

Less Is More! Fewer Prototypes Equals More Savings!

February 27, 2014

Are you using a Best-In-Class design flow? An Aberdeen study entitled” Why Printed Circuit Board Design Matters to the Executive:…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Finding EDA in social mEDiA

Finding EDA in social mEDiA

February 14, 2014

I’ve read several articles over the past few years that explore what the fit for social media outlets like Twitter,…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Big Things Coming With PADS!

Big Things Coming With PADS!

February 12, 2014

I’m frequently asked what’s happening with PADS? The answer – lots! At the end of the month we’ll be announcing…

By Jim Martens
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The Votes are in.. and the Winner is…

The Votes are in.. and the Winner is…

January 27, 2014

Thanks to everyone that responded to our “ECAD or MCAD, one giant “STEP” for Design-Kind” poll last week online and…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

January 22, 2014

Happy New Year to all!  Have you made any New Year resolutions?  I’m sure you have the same old standard…

By Jim Martens
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How to connect a capacitor?

How to connect a capacitor?

January 13, 2014

Capacitors are the backbone of a board power distribution network, or PDN.  However, just as important as having the capacitors…

By Patrick Carrier
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