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This blog is a place to learn about electronic systems design, from PCB design to simulation and verification, to manufacturability and manufacturing execution.

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Advice on tackling rigid-flex PCB designs

March 26, 2024

Last year, on the Printed Circuit Podcast, I engaged in conversation with Anaya Vardya about the complexities of advanced printed…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
Rendering of a rigid flex PCB with text that says A principal designer's journey in rigid flex PCB design

A principal designer’s journey in rigid flex PCB design

March 12, 2024

As technology continues to advance, the demand for smaller, lighter, and more efficient electronic devices is ever-increasing. This demand has…

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ
An image of a circuit board being manufactured and also an image showing a PCB design in Xpedition software.

The importance of design for manufacturability in the PCB design process

February 7, 2024

When it comes to designing and producing electronics, success hinges not merely on the excellence of your design, but also…

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ

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High-speed Wireless PCB Design and Why You Need to be Concerned!

High-speed Wireless PCB Design and Why You Need to be Concerned!

March 11, 2020

Will the next generation high-speed wireless communication effect you?  Most likely, at some point almost everything that contains electronics will…

By Brent Klingforth
2 MIN READ
ABCs of PCBs – D for DRC

ABCs of PCBs – D for DRC

February 19, 2020

Welcome to ABCs of PCBs – a blog series to help new engineers learn about the world of Printed Circuit…

By Shivani Joshi
3 MIN READ
7 Questions Every Engineering Manager Should Ask Their PCB Design Teams Today

7 Questions Every Engineering Manager Should Ask Their PCB Design Teams Today

February 5, 2020

Your answers to these 7 questions may very well change the way you’re designing PCB’s today. We don’t know what…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
ABCs of PCBs – C for Constraints

ABCs of PCBs – C for Constraints

January 29, 2020

Welcome to ABCs of PCBs – a blog series to help new engineers learn about the world of Printed Circuit…

By Shivani Joshi
3 MIN READ
PartQuest Update Part 3 – Footprint Creator

PartQuest Update Part 3 – Footprint Creator

January 29, 2020

With a recent update to PartQuest, users now have direct access to the PartQuest builders.  Be sure to check out…

By Casey Silbernagel
2 MIN READ
PartQuest Updates Part 2 – Symbol Creator

PartQuest Updates Part 2 – Symbol Creator

January 21, 2020

With a recent update to PartQuest, users now have direct access to the PartQuest builders, including the Symbol Builder. Be…

By Casey Silbernagel
2 MIN READ
PartQuest Updates Part 1 – Part Creator

PartQuest Updates Part 1 – Part Creator

January 17, 2020

With the latest release of PartQuest, users now have access to the part creator.  You can access the Part builder…

By Casey Silbernagel
2 MIN READ
ABCs of PCBs – B for Board Layout

ABCs of PCBs – B for Board Layout

January 15, 2020

Welcome to ABCs for PCBs – a blog series to help new engineers learn about the world of Printed Circuit…

By Shivani Joshi
3 MIN READ
10 Things You Must Consider in Your PCB Design Tool Choice

10 Things You Must Consider in Your PCB Design Tool Choice

January 14, 2020

The most recent Aberdeen Study revealed that the top pressures to improve PCB design included; Market demand for lower cost…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ