Stephen Chavez
EMI and EMC in Circuit Board Design

EMI and EMC in Circuit Board Design

February 2, 2024
Neglecting EMC compliance during PCB design might cause days of distress during re-design, delaying other important product development milestones. However,...
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The power of PCB design automation

The power of PCB design automation

November 21, 2023
Simply put, when it comes to PCB design software, design automation is the automation of specific tasks throughout your PCB...
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Innovative PCB design strategies

Innovative PCB design strategies

November 14, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of IoT, the design of printed circuit boards stands as a cornerstone of innovation and a...
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The power of FPGA/PCB co-design

The power of FPGA/PCB co-design

October 17, 2023
When it comes to multi-discipline integration, simply designing FPGAs and handing them over to PCB engineers isn’t simply effective! it’s...
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Electrical/electronic co-design

Electrical/electronic co-design

September 19, 2023
Electrical/electronic co-design can enhance your end product but changes in the design process can be difficult for many people, and...
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Optimizing multi-board design

Optimizing multi-board design

August 29, 2023
As the benefits of a model-based systems approach become evident through improved design quality, reduced errors, and enhanced collaboration, there...
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Revolutionizing power module design

Revolutionizing power module design

August 16, 2023
In the dynamic realm of power electronics, the intricacies of power module design are paramount for driving innovation, efficiency, and...
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The power of simulation in PCB design

The power of simulation in PCB design

July 25, 2023
The growing complexity of printed circuit boards and multi-board products has rendered traditional design analysis and verification techniques obsolete. Reliance...
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Supply chain resilience in PCB design

Supply chain resilience in PCB design

June 13, 2023
System design companies always want to deliver a successful product, so they rely heavily on their supply chains during product...
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PCB Design and the future of advanced manufacturing technologies | Episode 14

PCB Design and the future of advanced manufacturing technologies | Episode 14

May 10, 2023
PCBs today are tiny, multilayered, complex systems; produced at a much higher and more efficient rate than ever before thanks...
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The importance of implementing design constraints in circuit design | Episode 13

The importance of implementing design constraints in circuit design | Episode 13

April 18, 2023
Constraints play a critical role in PCB design by ensuring the design meets the requirements and specifications of the project....
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Implementing design reuse | Episode 12

Implementing design reuse | Episode 12

April 5, 2023
Design reuse can be one of the most important factors of success an organization can leverage, and if implemented correctly,...
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The benefits of concurrent design | Episode 11

The benefits of concurrent design | Episode 11

March 28, 2023
One of the biggest challenges in PCB board design is inefficiencies caused by limited collaboration. The level of detail and...
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BONUS: ECAD-MCAD collaboration | Episode 10

BONUS: ECAD-MCAD collaboration | Episode 10

March 21, 2023
Manufacturers are looking to minimize the cost of production, the time to market, and the number of respins for their...
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PCB design and manufacturing collaboration | Episode 9

PCB design and manufacturing collaboration | Episode 9

March 14, 2023
When designers work in isolation, they increase the chances of the designs being sent back for non-compliance. They should try...
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Design automation best practices | Episode 8

Design automation best practices | Episode 8

March 7, 2023
Today, companies are striving to minimize the time to market to maintain a competitive advantage. One of the strategies that...
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Improving design data management | Episode 7

Improving design data management | Episode 7

February 7, 2023
A big challenge that PCB designers face is the lack of organization of the data on which they need to...
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Improving ECAD/MCAD collaboration with IDX | Episode 6

Improving ECAD/MCAD collaboration with IDX | Episode 6

January 10, 2023
ECAD/MCAD co-design is important for companies that need to create powerful products fast and efficiently. However, challenges such as their...
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Optimization and supply chain resilience | Episode 5

Optimization and supply chain resilience | Episode 5

December 20, 2022
For the last 25 years, costs have been the driver for most businesses. As the supply chain was a stable...
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Using intelligence to build a resilient supply chain | Episode 4

Using intelligence to build a resilient supply chain | Episode 4

December 13, 2022
For the industry to continue being profitable and innovative, they have to create resilient supply chains. The high cost of...
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Building a resilient supply chain | Episode 3

Building a resilient supply chain | Episode 3

December 6, 2022
For manufacturers to maximize profits from new products, they need to shorten their time to market. This requires production systems...
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Trends across the printed circuit engineering industry | Episode 2

Trends across the printed circuit engineering industry | Episode 2

November 29, 2022
The changes in the last three years have made companies rethink how they design and manufacture their products. While the...
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Analyzing the supply chain problems | Episode 1

Analyzing the supply chain problems | Episode 1

November 22, 2022
COVID might have slowed down, but its impact on the engineering field is still being felt through continued supply chain...
By Stephen Chavez
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