News - Electronic Systems Design

PCB Stackup Design e-book

January 28, 2022

While not the final word on the subject of stackups, Bill’s e-book goes a long way to helping you plan ahead, providing an important voice in a space that is surprisingly lacking in content. I would also recommend exploring Z-planner Enterprise, a stackup tool that Bill has spent years developing. Now all you need is a sharp pencil.

By Patrick Hope

3 MIN READ

3D IC takes a village but must start with a netlist

January 18, 2022

In today’s 3D IC designs, accurately capturing the complete design intent (i.e., the connectivity) of dies, silicon interposers, organic substrates…

By Tarek Ramadan

2 MIN READ

Validating, costing and sourcing with PCBflow

January 12, 2022

PCBflow aims to make the design-to-manufacturing process simpler and more efficient. With the addition of our two new features we…

By Yossy Pinhas

2 MIN READ

What is Design for Manufacturing?

January 4, 2022

PCB Design for Manufacturing DFM looks at all factors that may impact the manufacturability of a PCB design, such as assembly, fabrication, flex/rigid-flex, microvia, panel and substrate. It should also consider whether SMT component placement and soldering can be conducted automatically to reduce costs. DFM can involve general manufacturing specifications and/or the specifications of a specific manufacturer.

By Patrick Hope

4 MIN READ

Valor Parts Library: What You Need to Know

December 27, 2021

Validating the PCB footprint with a comprehensive component library Are you familiar with the Valor Parts Library? Whether you are…

By Tova Levy

< 1 MIN READ

Five Practices PCB Designers Should Avoid

December 12, 2021

PCB design and manufacturing are complex processes that affect the PCB’s functionality, manufacturability, quality and cost—all important aspects necessary to…

By Kobi Levi

3 MIN READ

How do you do PCB Stackup Planning?

December 8, 2021

Being able to quickly qualify materials based on your known electrical tolerances, and not upon the materials availability of your selected fabricator is key for efficient stackup design. This allows you to optimize the design around the available materials and take complete control of your stackup.

By Don Kost

3 MIN READ