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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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Rigid-flex design with Xpedition Standard

Rigid-flex PCB design with Xpedition Standard

October 21, 2025

Xpedition Standard brings powerful capabilities that help you confidently navigate rigid-flex PCB design.

By David Haboud
2 MIN READ
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Connected design workflows with user-friendly tools: Eliminating data silos to accelerate innovation

September 18, 2025

The key to accelerated, sustainable PCB design innovation? Connected design workflows powered by intuitive, user-friendly tools. 

By David Haboud
3 MIN READ
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How to drive routing automation with human intelligence

September 16, 2025

Routing automation is fast, but automated decisions can sometimes miss critical design intent. Human expertise is precise, but hand routing can be slow and repetitive.

By David Haboud
2 MIN READ

Latest posts

what's new in Z-planner 2510

What’s new in Z-planner Enterprise 2510

October 27, 2025

The Z-planner Enterprise 2510 release of Z-planner continues to refine the product by focusing on simulation accuracy, overall ease of use and collaboration.

By Patrick Hope
4 MIN READ
what's new in HyperLynx 2510

What’s new in HyperLynx 2510

October 27, 2025

The latest HyperLynx 2510 release brings a rich set of enhancements across Schematic Analysis, AMS, DRC, Signal and Power Integrity, Advanced Solvers, and Enterprise Data Management.

By Sajeda Tamimi
4 MIN READ
What's new in Valor NPI 2510

What’s new in Valor NPI 2510

October 27, 2025

The Valor NPI 2510 release brings additional checks, better manufacturing awareness and  exciting visual enhancements that show a significant evolution of the product offering.

By Patrick Hope
3 MIN READ
what's new in Xpedition 2510

What’s new in Xpedition 2510

October 27, 2025

The Xpedition 2510 release reinforces our vision of a scalable PCB design platform—one that adapts to every stage of growth, from individual innovators to global engineering organizations.

By Matt Walsh
7 MIN READ
Rigid-flex design with Xpedition Standard

Rigid-flex PCB design with Xpedition Standard

October 21, 2025

Xpedition Standard brings powerful capabilities that help you confidently navigate rigid-flex PCB design.

By David Haboud
2 MIN READ
Mastering the Bend: Essential Tips & Tricks for Rigid-Flex PCB Design

Mastering the bend: Essential tips & tricks for rigid-flex PCB design

October 15, 2025

Getting rigid-flex PCB design right requires a little know-how. To help you navigate the exciting world of bendable electronics, I’ve put together some essential tips and tricks.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
dielectric material loss

Cutting your losses – loss planning and you

October 9, 2025

Loss planning – What is the best laminate for a loss budget of x dB for y inches?  I was thinking in terms of Panasonic Megaton (sic) 6 or something like it.

By Bill Hargin
6 MIN READ
A board design from AMD seen in Siemens software

Verification and optimization of power delivery networks for AMD Versal devices

October 7, 2025

While ensuring stable power delivery is paramount, overengineering power delivery networks (PDNs) can negatively impact product costs and time-to-market.

By Zach Caprai
3 MIN READ
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The invisible backbone of electronics: Why impedance matters more than you think

September 25, 2025

beneath the surface of every high-performance circuit lies an unsung champion: Impedance (Z).

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ