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PCB design best practices: analog mixed-signal (AMS)

What is analog mixed-signal analysis? Analog mixed-signal circuit simulation (AMS) is a technique for analyzing circuits in an integrated environment…

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PCB routing: art + automation

PCB routing is one of the most enjoyable parts of PCB design, but also the most time consuming. It may…

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PCB design best practices: signal integrity analysis

As a part of pillar three, digital prototype-driven verification, let’s dive into signal integrity analysis. What is signal integrity analysis?…

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PCB design best practices: thermal analysis

Designing today’s complex PCB is no easy task. It requires a full understanding of the basics of PCB design, a…

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PCB design best practices: schematic analysis

What is PCB schematic analysis? PCB schematic analysis is the automated analysis of each net within a schematic prior to…

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PCB design best practices pillar 3: digital prototype-driven verification

Today I will outline our third pillar of PCB design best practices, digital prototype-driven verification. When it comes to digital…

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PCB design best practices: Designing for advanced manufacturing technologies like rigid-flex PCB design and High-Density Interconnect

The next best practice I want to discuss as a part of engineering productivity and efficiency is designing for advanced…

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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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Six common questions about power module cooling

Power modules are essential components in power electronics, providing power conversion and power management. However, they generate a considerable amount…