Stephen V. Chavez
Sr. Product Marketing Manager

Stephen Chavez is a veteran PCB designer who has used Siemens EDA tools for more than twenty years. As Senior Product Marketing Manager at Siemens, his role expands into thought leadership for supply chain resilience and electronic systems design.

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Elevating enterprise project success: The power of managed design review workflows in PCB design

February 4, 2026

A single error in a PCB layout can lead to costly re-spins, significant project delays, and even product failure in the field. Enter managed design review workflows for PCB design.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
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When design meets manufacturing: Why the digital thread and digital twin are leadership imperatives

December 22, 2025

When design and manufacturing operate without a cohesive digital twin, the consequences ripple across the enterprise.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
Engineers working on PCB designs.

Optimizing multi-domain collaboration: turning engineering complexity into competitive advantage

December 8, 2025

Multi-domain collaboration is no longer a technical nice-to-have. It is a business imperative.

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 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
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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
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Keeping your IP safe in a connected world

August 19, 2025

Protecting electronic design IP isn’t just about having the right tools—it’s about cultivating a mindset across your organization.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
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Understanding the impact of hatched ground planes on PCB impedance

July 7, 2025

Hatched ground planes can be employed and present an interesting alternative with specific implications for impedance control.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
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Remote collaboration in electronic systems design: How teams are building the future… from anywhere

June 18, 2025

Remote collaboration in ESD is no longer a stopgap nor isn’t just feasible. It’s a strategic shift. It’s a smarter, scalable way to build the future.

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ
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PCB high voltage spacing: What every engineer should know

April 29, 2025

At the heart of high-voltage PCB reliability is proper PCB high voltage spacing between conductive elements.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ