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Breaking the coverage bottleneck: Unifying verification for modern chips

Breaking the coverage bottleneck: Unifying verification for modern chips

Harry Foster talks with Vladislav Palfy, Director of Solutions Management at Siemens EDA, about why coverage closure has become one of the biggest bottlenecks in modern verification.

Unmanufacturable via structures you may not know in a design

Unmanufacturable via structures you may not know in a design

February 17, 2026

Understanding the characteristics of manufacturable via structures is important for successful PCB design and fabrication. By following solid DFM guidelines and consulting your fabricators, designers can prevent unmanufacturable boards, reduce costs, and accelerate the development of reliable electronic products.

SDC verification as a first-class asset: A deep dive with Chandu Challapalli

SDC verification as a first-class asset: A deep dive with Chandu Challapalli

January 27, 2026

Harry Foster talks with Chandu Challapalli, Senior Management Director at Siemens EDA, about why timing constraints must be treated as first-class verification assets.

System Verifier

System Verifier

January 5, 2026

System Verifier enables digitally engineered, model-based systems verification, reducing integration failures by unifying multilayer Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) modeling and threaded verification.

FutureCast 2026 — Part 2: Specialization, power, and intelligent verification

FutureCast 2026 — Part 2: Specialization, power, and intelligent verification

December 16, 2025

In Part 2 of the special FutureCast 2026 holiday series, Harry Foster continues exploring how the semiconductor landscape is rapidly changing — and why the next phase of innovation will be shaped as much by constraints as by breakthroughs.

FutureCast 2026 — Part 1: When silicon becomes a living system

FutureCast 2026 — Part 1: When silicon becomes a living system

December 9, 2025

Join host Harry Foster for a special holiday edition of Bugged Out.

Accelerating DFT Sign-off: Getting the Bugs Out of Complex Chips

Accelerating DFT Sign-off: Getting the Bugs Out of Complex Chips

November 25, 2025

Join host Harry Foster on Bugged Out as he dives deep into the world of functional verification with special guest...

Better Stimulus Generation Through AI: Shaping the Future of Functional Verification

Better Stimulus Generation Through AI: Shaping the Future of Functional Verification

November 25, 2025

Join host Harry Foster on Bugged Out as he welcomes industry veteran Tom Fitzpatrick to explore the transformative power of...

The future of scalable PCB design: From complexity to clarity

The future of scalable PCB design: From complexity to clarity

October 14, 2025

How do you keep pace with rising PCB complexity while ensuring scalability and innovation? What you’ll learn More about the...

Secure, remote, and collaborative: The future of PCB design

Secure, remote, and collaborative: The future of PCB design

August 14, 2025

How do you enable seamless PCB design collaboration for globally distributed teams without sacrificing security or IP control? What you’ll...

From chaos to control: How PLM integration is transforming PCB design

From chaos to control: How PLM integration is transforming PCB design

What happens when you fabricate the wrong version of a board because someone skipped the process? It’s a nightmare scenario—and...

What’s new in HyperLynx 2504

What’s new in HyperLynx 2504

The HyperLynx 2504 update introduces a wealth of new features and enhancements that elevate the PCB design process.

Siemens welcomes DownStream Technologies

Siemens welcomes DownStream Technologies

Siemens Digital Industries Software has acquired DownStream Technologies.

How AI is changing PCB design forever (and what it means for you)

How AI is changing PCB design forever (and what it means for you)

In this episode of The Printed Circuit Podcast, host Steph Chavez sits down with André Alcalde, co-founder of CELUS, to explore the role of AI in PCB design

Unlock the future of electronic systems design at Realize LIVE Americas and Europe

Unlock the future of electronic systems design at Realize LIVE Americas and Europe

In a rapidly evolving software-driven world, electronics content is becoming increasingly prevalent in all aspects of products and services. At...

Innovators unplugged: an interview with the three CELUS co-founders

Innovators unplugged: an interview with the three CELUS co-founders

February 19, 2025

The co-founders of CELUS were able to join us on the show floor at Electronica, so we asked them to sit down with us and shed some light on their mission, vision, and overall excitement about collaborating with Siemens.

Join us at electronica 2024 and see simplified electronic systems design

Join us at electronica 2024 and see simplified electronic systems design

October 22, 2024

The world of electronics design is constantly evolving, pushing the boundaries of complexity. At Siemens, we understand the challenges that...

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,...

Revolutionizing PCB design through automation: insights from John Medina

Revolutionizing PCB design through automation: insights from John Medina

November 28, 2023

In PCB design, the integration of automation into your design approach isn’t just a convenience; it’s a necessity that enhances...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Visit Siemens at PCB West 2023

Visit Siemens at PCB West 2023

September 12, 2023

Stop by and see us in booth 405 at the annual PCB West show in Santa Clara, CA on September...

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...

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...

The power of simulation in PCB design

The power of simulation in PCB design

The growing complexity of printed circuit boards and multi-board products has rendered traditional design analysis and verification techniques obsolete. Reliance...

A "big rock" approach to DC drop analysis in IC package design

A "big rock" approach to DC drop analysis in IC package design

The key analysis needs of high-performance computing semiconductor package design Today, power requirements are continually increasing as you bring more...

Supply chain resilience in PCB design

Supply chain resilience in PCB design

System design companies always want to deliver a successful product, so they rely heavily on their supply chains during product...

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

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

PCBs today are tiny, multilayered, complex systems; produced at a much higher and more efficient rate than ever before thanks...

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

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

Constraints play a critical role in PCB design by ensuring the design meets the requirements and specifications of the project....

Why you should attend User2User - North America

Why you should attend User2User - North America

This one-day Siemens EDA User Group Meeting at the Santa Clara Marriott on Thursday, April 13th is your opportunity to...

The benefits of concurrent design | Episode 11

The benefits of concurrent design | Episode 11

One of the biggest challenges in PCB board design is inefficiencies caused by limited collaboration. The level of detail and...

BONUS: ECAD-MCAD collaboration | Episode 10

BONUS: ECAD-MCAD collaboration | Episode 10

Manufacturers are looking to minimize the cost of production, the time to market, and the number of respins for their...

PCB design and manufacturing collaboration | Episode 9

PCB design and manufacturing collaboration | Episode 9

When designers work in isolation, they increase the chances of the designs being sent back for non-compliance. They should try...

Design automation best practices | Episode 8

Design automation best practices | Episode 8

Today, companies are striving to minimize the time to market to maintain a competitive advantage. One of the strategies that...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Visit Siemens EDA at electronica

Visit Siemens EDA at electronica

November 8, 2022

Electronica is the world’s leading trade fair and conference for electronics, and we wouldn’t miss it! Siemens will be represented...

Siemens EDA achieves compliance with rail standards

Siemens EDA achieves compliance with rail standards

October 13, 2022

Siemens EDA is committed to meeting qualification and compliance criteria as defined by rail industry standards. After getting a full...

Check out the new PCB track at IESF 2022

Check out the new PCB track at IESF 2022

August 30, 2022

IESF Automotive is organized by Siemens Digital Industries Software and has been a must-attend event for automotive E/E design professionals...

"After the Webinar" Podcast: Full-Range DDR Design Capabilities

"After the Webinar" Podcast: Full-Range DDR Design Capabilities

September 27, 2019

Thanks for joining us during the September 18th PADS Professional DDR webinar! Do you have additional questions, or want to...

Are Complicated DDR Design Issues Holding You Back?

Are Complicated DDR Design Issues Holding You Back?

September 13, 2019

Memory bandwidths are rapidly increasing, are you struggling to keep up? Attention to every detail is particularly critical for your...

Signal Integrity Design Fundamentals for Success: Episode 2

Signal Integrity Design Fundamentals for Success: Episode 2

The Physics of Transmission Lines If you’re anything like me, you may have taken a few physics courses, and upon...

"After the Webinar" Podcast: Solving Analog Mixed-signal Challenges

"After the Webinar" Podcast: Solving Analog Mixed-signal Challenges

Thanks for joining us during the May 15th PADS Professional AMS webinar! Do you have additional questions, or want to...

Signal Integrity Design Fundamentals for Success: Episode 1

Signal Integrity Design Fundamentals for Success: Episode 1

So, what, exactly, are differential impedance traces and how do they work? I remember hearing a story from a former...

How Can Integrated AMS Schematic Simulation Help You?

How Can Integrated AMS Schematic Simulation Help You?

Are you staying ahead of the game by ensuring that your circuit designs are meeting their intended functionality and performance...

Automated Electrical Design Rule Checking for Faster Time to Market – Part 2

Automated Electrical Design Rule Checking for Faster Time to Market – Part 2

In part one of this 2-part blog series, we examined how electrical Design Rule Checking (DRCs) uncovers violations that often...

Automated Electrical Design Rule Checking for Faster Time to Market - Part 1

Automated Electrical Design Rule Checking for Faster Time to Market - Part 1

In this two-part blog series, we’ll examine how electrical Design Rule Checking (DRC) uncovers often-undetected violations, leading to higher quality...

"After the Webinar" Podcast: Automated Rule Checking for Faster Time to Market

"After the Webinar" Podcast: Automated Rule Checking for Faster Time to Market

Thanks for joining us during the March 20th Automated Electrical DRC Webinar! Do you have additional questions such as: How do I create...

Are failure-inducing signal integrity, power integrity and EMI issues going unnoticed on your PCB designs?

Are failure-inducing signal integrity, power integrity and EMI issues going unnoticed on your PCB designs?

Can your PCB design tool alert you to via stubs that cause resonant frequency nulls? Improper termination on nets? Traces...

Turn your dorm room into a makerspace!

Turn your dorm room into a makerspace!

September 8, 2017

What better way to go back to school than with a free, perpetual license of PADS® MakerPro design software! Digi-Key...

PCB Routing Solutions: New Interactive Routing Styles

PCB Routing Solutions: New Interactive Routing Styles

January 9, 2015

As you may already know, the Xpedition VX.1 release is now available to customers. I encourage you to take some...

PCB Routing Solutions: Simplifying the Tuning Process – Part 2 Manual Tuning

PCB Routing Solutions: Simplifying the Tuning Process – Part 2 Manual Tuning

October 27, 2014

When tuning a set of nets in Xpedition Layout, there are methods to do it automatically or manually – or...

Recent Articles Published

Recent Articles Published

September 29, 2014

A couple articles that I wrote have been published and I invite you to check them out: The PCB Design...

Upcoming Event: Learn more about the new release of Xpedition

Upcoming Event: Learn more about the new release of Xpedition

August 25, 2014

I’m taking a brief break from the routing series to share this upcoming event with you because it’s a great...

PCB Routing Solutions: Simplifying the Tuning Process – Part 1

PCB Routing Solutions: Simplifying the Tuning Process – Part 1

What comes to mind when you are ready to tune the routing on a design? Among many thoughts, I seriously...

PCB and Routing Solutions: Spreading and Centering Traces

PCB and Routing Solutions: Spreading and Centering Traces

This is the third post in this routing series. View the first and second post. Board fabricators will tell everyone...

PCB and Routing Solutions: Centering Traces in BGA

PCB and Routing Solutions: Centering Traces in BGA

This is the second post in this routing series. View the introduction post here. To increase fabrication yield, it is...

PCB Routing Solutions: Introduction

PCB Routing Solutions: Introduction

This is the first of a series of blog topics related to routing PCBs My name is Charles Pfeil and...

Developing Confidence in Your Analysis Tool - HyperLynx 9.0 Demonstration

Developing Confidence in Your Analysis Tool - HyperLynx 9.0 Demonstration

February 8, 2013

Last week at DesignCon 2013, I provided an Analysis Anchored to Reality presentation of the highlighting and validating the new...