Casey Silbernagel
TLA winner for Transportation & Automotive

TLA winner for Transportation & Automotive

February 11, 2021
This is part of a series of blogs showcasing the winning designs from the 28th PCB Technology Leadership Awards. The...
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TLA winner for Telecom, Network Controllers, Line Cards

TLA winner for Telecom, Network Controllers, Line Cards

February 4, 2021
This is part of a series of blogs showcasing the winning designs from the 28th PCB Technology Leadership Awards. The...
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TLA winner for Military & Aerospace

TLA winner for Military & Aerospace

January 28, 2021
This is part of a series of blogs showcasing the winning designs from the 28th PCB Technology Leadership Awards. The...
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What is the best way to use PartQuest with PADS Professional?

What is the best way to use PartQuest with PADS Professional?

January 25, 2021
Back in the VX.2.7 release, the PartQuest workflow was enhanced to be able to support drag and drop for PADS...
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TLA winner for Industrial Control, Instrumentation, & Medical

TLA winner for Industrial Control, Instrumentation, & Medical

January 21, 2021
This is part of a series of blogs showcasing the winning designs from the 28th PCB Technology Leadership Awards. The...
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Which standards are followed when creating PartQuest parts?

Which standards are followed when creating PartQuest parts?

January 18, 2021
When you create electronic component data such as symbols and footprints using an online wizard, or download component data from...
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TLA winner for Consumer Electronics & Handheld

TLA winner for Consumer Electronics & Handheld

January 14, 2021
This is part of a series of blogs showcasing the winning designs from the 28th PCB Technology Leadership Awards. The...
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Create symbols and footprints for electronic components using the PartQuest builders

Create symbols and footprints for electronic components using the PartQuest builders

January 11, 2021
In one of my last blogs I talked about using PartQuest to build up your PADS Professional component library.  I...
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TLA winner for Computers, Blades & Servers, Memory Systems

TLA winner for Computers, Blades & Servers, Memory Systems

January 7, 2021
This is part of a series of blogs showcasing the winning designs from the 28th PCB Technology Leadership Awards. The...
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Build your PADS Professional library quickly

Build your PADS Professional library quickly

December 11, 2020
If you are looking for a fast way to build up your PADS Professional library, PartQuest is a great tool...
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TLA winners: Best Design Overall

TLA winners: Best Design Overall

December 10, 2020
The 28th PCB Technology Leadership Award (TLA) winners have been selected!
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PartQuest Update Part 3 – Footprint Creator

PartQuest Update Part 3 – Footprint Creator

January 29, 2020
With a recent update to PartQuest, users now have direct access to the PartQuest builders.  Be sure to check out...
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PartQuest Updates Part 2 – Symbol Creator

PartQuest Updates Part 2 – Symbol Creator

January 21, 2020
With a recent update to PartQuest, users now have direct access to the PartQuest builders, including the Symbol Builder. Be...
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PartQuest Updates Part 1 – Part Creator

PartQuest Updates Part 1 – Part Creator

January 17, 2020
With the latest release of PartQuest, users now have access to the part creator.  You can access the Part builder...
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What is the best method for PCB component placement?

What is the best method for PCB component placement?

June 20, 2019
Component placement is that process that is started shortly after you have created your schematic, and you are now looking...
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What is the best way to create a board outline?

What is the best way to create a board outline?

June 12, 2019
Rectangular boards are pretty straight forward.  Use the drawing tools of your given design tool and click twice and you...
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How to copy a PCB circuit between designs

How to copy a PCB circuit between designs

June 7, 2019
If you read my last blog, you saw how to quickly copy and paste a circuit withing the same design. ...
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How to copy a PCB circuit in a multi-channel design

How to copy a PCB circuit in a multi-channel design

May 28, 2019
Depending on the PCB design software you are using, there many ways this can be done.  In an ideal world,...
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Where Are All the PCBs?

Where Are All the PCBs?

February 28, 2018
My grandparents asked me what I did once, and I had to explain to them what a PCB is. Being...
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Where Does a PCB Go? In an Enclosure of Course.

Where Does a PCB Go? In an Enclosure of Course.

February 20, 2018
During the holidays, many of us received presents from others. As I get older, I think I get harder to...
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Designing Your Electronic Product in 3D

Designing Your Electronic Product in 3D

January 11, 2018
Everyone strives to make their product better. Customers want products that are smaller, faster, and have longer battery life. This...
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PCB Design Is All About Tradeoffs

PCB Design Is All About Tradeoffs

December 29, 2017
When designing a PCB, you need to manage many different aspects of the board. Some of the factors you need...
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So Many Simulation Options!

So Many Simulation Options!

November 27, 2017
There are many reasons why you might want to run simulations on a circuit. For example, doing so can verify...
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Create and Simulate PCB’s in One Environment

Create and Simulate PCB’s in One Environment

November 12, 2017
Have you ever been in a situation where you created a design or document, maybe even a presentation, and your...
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