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An image of a an RF PCB design in 3D in Xpedition with text that says "Accelerating RF PCB design in a 5G world"

Accelerating RF PCB design in a 5G world

May 14, 2024

The demand for high-speed and efficient RF (Radio Frequency) PCB design has never been greater. With billions of IoT devices…

By David Wiens
3 MIN READ
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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

Latest posts

What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.5?

What’s New in Xpedition VX.2.5?

March 27, 2019

The latest release of Xpedition® Enterprise, VX.2.5, is now available for download! The VX.2.5 release delivers new and improved features…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
What’s New in PADS VX.2.5: Constraint Template

What’s New in PADS VX.2.5: Constraint Template

March 25, 2019

Do you ever use the same constraint templates in multiple projects? Now, with PADS Professional VX.2.5, you can easily import…

By Shivani Joshi
< 1 MIN READ
Are failure-inducing signal integrity, power integrity and EMI issues going unnoticed on your PCB designs?

Are failure-inducing signal integrity, power integrity and EMI issues going unnoticed on your PCB designs?

March 13, 2019

Can your PCB design tool alert you to via stubs that cause resonant frequency nulls? Improper termination on nets? Traces…

By Julie Weber
< 1 MIN READ
“After the Webinar” Podcast: Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation

“After the Webinar” Podcast: Reduce Design Time Using Routing Automation

March 5, 2019

February 20th’s Routing Automation webinar was an outstanding success! Can you use “sketch routing” for every net? What is the…

By Brent Klingforth
2 MIN READ
Don’t Be Left In The Dark, Use Readily Available Technology To Design Faster!

Don’t Be Left In The Dark, Use Readily Available Technology To Design Faster!

February 13, 2019

As an engineer, you have to anticipate unforeseen roadblocks and, regardless, find ways to meet deadlines. It’s been documented by…

By Brent Klingforth
< 1 MIN READ
After the Webinar Podcast – MCAD Collaboration and Co-design

After the Webinar Podcast – MCAD Collaboration and Co-design

January 30, 2019

Last weeks MCAD Collaboration and Co-design Webinar was a hit! What MCAD tools are supported?  – Where do the 3D…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Still Leaving Your Electronic Products Assembly to Chance?

Still Leaving Your Electronic Products Assembly to Chance?

January 11, 2019

Did you know that poor or lack of electro-mechanical co-design processes, account for projects missing their time to market and…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
HyperLynx VX.2.4 is available for download!

HyperLynx VX.2.4 is available for download!

January 11, 2019

Before you read on, a newer version of HyperLynx is available for download. To learn more, visit the  product release…

By Todd Westerhoff
< 1 MIN READ
Game Changers in Electronic Product Design – PCB Tech Talk

Game Changers in Electronic Product Design – PCB Tech Talk

January 2, 2019

GAME CHANGERS. Today, designing printed circuit boards in 3D is not the exception – it’s the norm. The same can…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ