Brent Klingforth
PCB Design Using Blind or Buried Vias Could Lower Fabrication Costs

PCB Design Using Blind or Buried Vias Could Lower Fabrication Costs

May 28, 2020
Anytime we consider using fabrication technology outside “the normal” we’re thinking in the back of our minds that – it’ll...
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PCB Design Technology You Have Today May Not Be Future Proof, Why?

PCB Design Technology You Have Today May Not Be Future Proof, Why?

May 18, 2020
“We don’t know what we don’t know.”  Ever hear this famous saying?  Meaning if we don’t know what technology is available...
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After the Webinar Podcast – Next generation wireless is emerging – Do you have the right tools for RF design?

After the Webinar Podcast – Next generation wireless is emerging – Do you have the right tools for RF design?

March 30, 2020
Wireless technology is not going away. In fact, it’s going to escalate to levels beyond our imaginations. Our next generation...
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High-speed Wireless PCB Design and Why You Need to be Concerned!

High-speed Wireless PCB Design and Why You Need to be Concerned!

March 11, 2020
Will the next generation high-speed wireless communication effect you?  Most likely, at some point almost everything that contains electronics will...
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Real world example of how PCB routing automation reduces design time

Real world example of how PCB routing automation reduces design time

December 16, 2019
You’re in the planning stages of your next design with requirements for a DDR channel with 4 chips and a...
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Keep complex routing projects on track with routing automation

Keep complex routing projects on track with routing automation

December 4, 2019
PCB design is typically the last step in the development of an electronic product.  As such, what was a well thought...
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Unfolding the Future of PCB design with Rigid-Flex

Unfolding the Future of PCB design with Rigid-Flex

November 26, 2019
One of the most difficult aspects when creating a design that’s pure flex or rigid-flex combination is that it needs...
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Should you consider using rigid-flex technology?

Should you consider using rigid-flex technology?

November 15, 2019
Electronic design is ever-changing to adapt with demand. The industry is currently shifting to incorporate more rigid-flex circuits as the...
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Layout automation using advanced PCB design techniques – Part 4

Layout automation using advanced PCB design techniques – Part 4

October 13, 2019
In part 3 of this blog series we looked at what typically is the longest stage in designing a PCB...
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Layout automation using advanced PCB design techniques – Part 3

Layout automation using advanced PCB design techniques – Part 3

October 8, 2019
In part 2 of this blog series we covered the most important step in using routing automation, creating proper design...
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RF Design Challenges for PCB: Are you ready for 5G for IoT? – After the Webinar Podcast

RF Design Challenges for PCB: Are you ready for 5G for IoT? – After the Webinar Podcast

August 28, 2019
Microwave electrical design is not new to the industry, it’s been around since the 1940’s.  However very few designers have...
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Layout automation using advanced PCB design techniques – Part 2

Layout automation using advanced PCB design techniques – Part 2

July 23, 2019
In part 1 of this blog series we started the PCB design process by looking at part placement automation. Let’s...
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Layout automation using advanced PCB design techniques – Part 1

Layout automation using advanced PCB design techniques – Part 1

June 25, 2019
Over my 25 plus years of being a PCB designer I could not imaging going back to designing a PCB...
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After the Webinar Podcast – Game Changers: Advanced PCB Layout Techniques

After the Webinar Podcast – Game Changers: Advanced PCB Layout Techniques

June 21, 2019
Designers today are asked to do more in less time. As such we need to adapt our design process to...
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How to reduce time spent placing components, routing traces, and creating planes.

How to reduce time spent placing components, routing traces, and creating planes.

June 7, 2019
Over my 25+ years of designing PCB’s I’ve always been driven to make the job of designing a PCB as...
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The Necessity and Benefits of MCAD Collaboration – Part 2

The Necessity and Benefits of MCAD Collaboration – Part 2

May 8, 2019
In the second of this two-part blog series, we’ll talk about 3D placement and automated design rule checking.  To read...
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The Necessity and Benefits of MCAD Collaboration – Part 1

The Necessity and Benefits of MCAD Collaboration – Part 1

May 3, 2019
In this two-part blog series, we’ll examine the necessity and benefits of ECAD/MCAD collaboration. This first blog describes the need...
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After the Webinar Podcast – Everything You Need to Know About Rigid-Flex PCB Design

After the Webinar Podcast – Everything You Need to Know About Rigid-Flex PCB Design

April 23, 2019
The April 17th rigid-flex webinar had record attendance from companies all around the world. As such, we had lot’s of...
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Flexing your muscle getting you down? Rigid-Flex PCB design brings a new set of design challenges.

Flexing your muscle getting you down? Rigid-Flex PCB design brings a new set of design challenges.

April 11, 2019
Flexible circuits have been around for a long time.  However, the ECAD industry has not spent much mind to it. ...
By Brent Klingforth
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Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation – Part 2

Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation – Part 2

April 5, 2019
In part two of this 2-part blog series on intelligent routing, we examine more advanced routing automation such as sketch...
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Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation – Part 1

Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation – Part 1

April 2, 2019
In part one of this two part blog series, we will look at how intelligent routing can assist in creating...
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“After the Webinar” Podcast: Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation

“After the Webinar” Podcast: Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation

March 5, 2019
February 20th’s Routing Automation webinar was an outstanding success! Can you use “sketch routing” for every net? What is the...
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Don’t Be Left In The Dark, Use Readily Available Technology To Design Faster!

Don’t Be Left In The Dark, Use Readily Available Technology To Design Faster!

February 13, 2019
As an engineer, you have to anticipate unforeseen roadblocks and, regardless, find ways to meet deadlines. It’s been documented by...
By Brent Klingforth
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PADS Professional: the all-in-one design suite

PADS Professional: the all-in-one design suite

January 2, 2019
Design engineers today are tasked with more than just creating a schematic with an electronic circuit diagram. They need to...
By Brent Klingforth
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