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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

Meeting ISO 26262 requirements just got a lot easier

Meeting ISO 26262 requirements just got a lot easier

September 17, 2018

If you are in any way involved in the automotive supply chain or ecosystem, you have heard about functional safety…

By Keith Felton
2 MIN READ
Multi-Domain Collaboration in the Digital Enterprise

Multi-Domain Collaboration in the Digital Enterprise

August 30, 2018

System-level product optimization requires that teams across all disciplines of product development collaborate efficiently; this includes the mechanical, electronic, and…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Eliminate Design Spins Through Early Validation in the Digital Domain

Eliminate Design Spins Through Early Validation in the Digital Domain

August 13, 2018

Increasing performance requirements, coupled with pressure to improve product quality, are driving engineering teams to consider alternatives to their current…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Optimizing Engineering Team Efficiency in the Face of Increasing Product Complexity

Optimizing Engineering Team Efficiency in the Face of Increasing Product Complexity

August 3, 2018

Engineering team efficiency is inversely related to the complexity of the designed product and size of the team. With increasing…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
SerDes Design Part 7: ERL vs RL, the Move Toward More-Effective Characterization Metrics

SerDes Design Part 7: ERL vs RL, the Move Toward More-Effective Characterization Metrics

July 25, 2018

Ever heard of ERL? If not, you soon will. Effective Return Loss (ERL) is a new metric for SerDes channel…

By Cristian
< 1 MIN READ
Accelerate Development Through Digitalization of Design Data

Accelerate Development Through Digitalization of Design Data

July 18, 2018

In the rapid-fire process of complex electronics development, it’s easy to lose track of design data versions and possibly outdated…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
I Have a Small PCB Design. Do I Need to Simulate for SI?

I Have a Small PCB Design. Do I Need to Simulate for SI?

July 11, 2018

The answer is YES! These days, nearly every designer deals with some degree of signal integrity constraints, both to maximize…

By Kanchan Vaidya
< 1 MIN READ
Is Your PCB Layout Correct by Design? Differential Phase Matching Could Be the Answer.

Is Your PCB Layout Correct by Design? Differential Phase Matching Could Be the Answer.

June 27, 2018

One of the most important benefits of HyperLynx DRC is its ability to look for niche SI-related problems that other…

By Kanchan Vaidya
2 MIN READ
PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Is Pre-Layout Schematic Verification Possible?

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Is Pre-Layout Schematic Verification Possible?

June 21, 2018

Is design verification at the schematic level, before you take any steps into the PCB layout phase in the PCB…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ