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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

Latest posts

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
ABCs of PCBs – A for Analysis

ABCs of PCBs – A for Analysis

January 8, 2020

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

By Shivani Joshi
2 MIN READ
Multi-trace Routing – A New Era in PCB Routing Acceleration

Multi-trace Routing – A New Era in PCB Routing Acceleration

January 2, 2020

High-speed multi-trace routing empowers PCB designers to reduce layout time, costly rework and time delays on complex PCB’s. With these…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
New Podcast – Year 2019 in Review and Looking Ahead to 2020

New Podcast – Year 2019 in Review and Looking Ahead to 2020

December 24, 2019

Wow!  2020 is just around the corner. In this special year end podcast I reflect on technology not just over…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Real world example of how PCB routing automation reduces design time

Real world example of how PCB routing automation reduces design time

December 16, 2019

You’re in the planning stages of your next design with requirements for a DDR channel with 4 chips and a…

By Brent Klingforth
5 MIN READ
The Importance of a Quality PCB Stackup

The Importance of a Quality PCB Stackup

December 13, 2019

Stackups, as minor as they may seem, can make or break a PCB design. With the latest technology incorporating ICs…

By Shivani Joshi
2 MIN READ
Keep complex routing projects on track with routing automation

Keep complex routing projects on track with routing automation

December 4, 2019

PCB design is typically the last step in the development of an electronic product.  As such, what was a well thought…

By Brent Klingforth
3 MIN READ
Unfolding the Future of PCB design with Rigid-Flex

Unfolding the Future of PCB design with Rigid-Flex

November 26, 2019

One of the most difficult aspects when creating a design that’s pure flex or rigid-flex combination is that it needs…

By Brent Klingforth
4 MIN READ
Should you consider using rigid-flex technology?

Should you consider using rigid-flex technology?

November 15, 2019

Electronic design is ever-changing to adapt with demand. The industry is currently shifting to incorporate more rigid-flex circuits as the…

By Brent Klingforth
2 MIN READ