Tips & Tricks - Electronic Systems Design

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Design for manufacturing output files – optimizing engineering to manufacturing efficiency

As PCB design and manufacturing become increasingly complex, the choice of design for manufacturing output files plays a crucial role in streamlining processes, reducing errors, and improving time to market.

By Stephen V. Chavez

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Blind and buried vias: An HDI technology

One of the key innovations within HDI PCB design is the use of blind and buried vias, which enhance routing capabilities by freeing up additional routing resources, increasing the amount of routing channels while requiring fewer signal layers, and optimizing board space.

By Stephen V. Chavez

Optimizing FPGA/PCB co-design: Best practices and industry insights

Previously on episode 20 of the Printed Circuit Podcast, host Steph Chavez explored the intricacies of FPGA (field-programmable gate array)…

Breaking down silos: the future of electronical-electronic co-design in cable and harness engineering

February 28, 2025

In a recent episode of the Printed Circuit Podcast, host Steph Chavez sat down with Erica Van Berkum, a leader…

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Things to check for on a PCB

January 23, 2025

What stage a PCB, or a PCB assembly (PCBA) is in determines what things to check for on a PCB.

By Stephen V. Chavez

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Where to put decoupling capacitors on a PCB: best practices and design considerations

December 19, 2024

Why where to put decoupling capacitors on a PCB can make or break your design.

By Stephen V. Chavez

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Concurrent design: revolutionizing PCB development

December 9, 2024

Concurrent design minimizes errors and project delays in PCB development.

By Stephen V. Chavez

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PCBflow: Revolutionizing PCB Design and Manufacturing with Cloud-Based Technology

November 4, 2024

Steph Chavez, Siemens EDA The electronics industry is constantly evolving, and the need for faster, more efficient, and accurate PCB…

By Yaron Tayar and lydiatokmakidou

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Keys to successful ECAD-MCAD collaboration

September 24, 2024

ECAD-MCAD collaboration is crucial In today’s complex world of product design and development. As product designs evolve, involving smaller IC…

By Stephen V. Chavez