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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
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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
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

What capacitor values do I use?

What capacitor values do I use?

January 9, 2014

A common question when designing a PDN (power distribution network) for a printed circuit board is which capacitor values to…

By Patrick Carrier
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ECAD or MCAD, one giant “STEP” for Design-Kind…

ECAD or MCAD, one giant “STEP” for Design-Kind…

January 7, 2014

I’ve had a great time leading the EDMD Collaboration team over this past year and l’m looking forward to presenting…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
PADS Tips and Tricks – Move Component by Any Pin

PADS Tips and Tricks – Move Component by Any Pin

December 30, 2013

Designers often time need to move a component to a specific XY location – referencing a pin other than pin…

By Jim Martens
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Do Your Designs Have Many Constraints?

Do Your Designs Have Many Constraints?

November 25, 2013

John McMillan just delivered the latest in the PADS “Dig Deeper” webinar series, and it’s available on demand here. The…

By Jim Martens
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An Introduction to Xpedition

An Introduction to Xpedition

November 19, 2013

Both veterans and newcomers to PCB systems design may appreciate this video on our website that showcases the evolution of…

By Ed Goldman
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Start Smarter with Powerful Layout and Routing in PADS

Start Smarter with Powerful Layout and Routing in PADS

October 31, 2013

Thanks to everyone that attended the live PADS webinar last week!  This webinar had great interaction with us, asking many…

By Jim Martens
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Custom Scripts to Increase Productivity

Custom Scripts to Increase Productivity

October 14, 2013

Many engineers and designers, no matter what tool they use, take advantage of custom scripts to help them accomplish a…

By Jim Martens
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Increase Designer Productivity with PDR

Increase Designer Productivity with PDR

October 4, 2013

I hosted the webinar “Improve Product Quality and Designer Productivity with Physical Design Reuse” yesterday, and the emails I have…

By Jim Martens
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PCB West and Tradeshows

PCB West and Tradeshows

September 25, 2013

PCB West is this week in Santa Clara, historically the big tradeshow for electronic design professionals in Silicon Valley.  Are…

By Jim Martens
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