Desktop PCB and Technology

Desktop PCB and Technology

Mentor Graphics’ Technology Leadership Awards were recently announced. These awards recognize engineers and designers who use innovative methods and design…

With A Little Help From My Friends

With A Little Help From My Friends

If you have been listening to your radio the past month, you’ve probably noticed the Beatles “overload” thanks to their…

Design Reviews in a Virtual World

Design Reviews in a Virtual World

I was re-collecting with a colleague of my days back in design, and the design reviews we had. I can…

Right Tool for the Job!

Right Tool for the Job!

Do you have kids?  Have they (or in my case, their friends) walk right through your screen door?  So started…

Go Right to the Top: “Ask Andy”

Go Right to the Top: “Ask Andy”

As users of EDA tools, when you have questions, you probably go to one of two sources:  customer support or…

“Desktop” versus “Enterprise”.  Which is for you?

“Desktop” versus “Enterprise”. Which is for you?

Questions to ask yourself: Are you part of a large electronics company with your design team spread all over the…

Observations from the Road

Observations from the Road

I just completed a 2 week trip through the PacRim as part of the PADS 9.0 rollout.  This included stops…

You Are Special!!!!!

You Are Special!!!!!

No, this is not from an episode of Barney the Dinosaur. There is a question being posited to the PCB…

A Passage to India: Questions & Answers for the Introduction to PADS 9.0 Webinar

A Passage to India: Questions & Answers for the Introduction to PADS 9.0 Webinar

To all of you who attended our Introduction to PADS 9.0 Webinar, I want to thank you. The attendance to…