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Electronics industry new trends and challenges.

Introducing New Content on PCBflow The electronics industry is constantly evolving, with new trends and challenges emerging every day. As…

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Optimizing PCB DFM Guidelines

Typical DFM checklists assume the use of legacy DFM formats. In a world where much of our data transfer is becoming intelligent and seamless, why are we relying on designs from 60 years ago?

How to answer four common questions about power module stray inductance

How to answer four common questions about power module stray inductance

Stray inductance is the sum of all unwanted inductance elements from components, wires, copper planes, and traces in a current…

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PCB design best practices: constraint-driven design

The next best practice within the engineering productivity and efficiency pillar is constraint-driven design. What is constraint-driven design? Constraint-driven design…

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Analyze your PCB design with HyperLynx BoardSim in the PADS Professional Premium flow

After a board has been routed in PADS Professional Premium Layout, you have a critical opportunity to analyze your design…

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PCB design best practices: design reuse

The next best practice in this pillar that I’m going to dive deeper into is design reuse. I can tell…

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DDR and AMS Simulation in the PADS Professional Premium flow

Analysis at every step of the design process has become essential in producing quality boards with less rerun time and…

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How to answer five common questions about power module current density

Power module current density is an important factor in determining the efficiency and performance of power modules. It can vary…

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PCB design best practices: concurrent design

The second PCB design best practice that falls into the engineering productivity and efficiency pillar is concurrent design. What is…