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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

How PADS Professional Can Help You Flex!

How PADS Professional Can Help You Flex!

April 17, 2018

As I wrote in my last blog, ‘When to flex?’, flex and rigid-flex are becoming increasingly popular in PCB design….

By mnopp
2 MIN READ
PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Evolving and Emerging Technologies

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Evolving and Emerging Technologies

April 14, 2018

In the age of the Internet of Things (IoT), ‘smart’ technologies have gone far beyond phones, enhancing products in all…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Evolving and Emerging Technologies

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Evolving and Emerging Technologies

April 14, 2018

In the age of the Internet of Things (IoT), ‘smart’ technologies have gone far beyond phones, enhancing products in all…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
What’s New in Xpedition – FPGA-PCB Co-Design

What’s New in Xpedition – FPGA-PCB Co-Design

April 10, 2018

In the last What’s New in Xpedition blog post, we reviewed the new schematic capture features that are available in…

By Craig Armenti
2 MIN READ
Here’s What’s New in PADS Standard and Standard Plus

Here’s What’s New in PADS Standard and Standard Plus

April 10, 2018

PADS VX.2.3 release many performance and quality enhancements for PADS Standard and PADS Standard Plus including: 3D model handling Dynamic…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
What’s New in Xpedition – Schematic Capture

What’s New in Xpedition – Schematic Capture

April 3, 2018

In the last What’s New in Xpedition blog post we reviewed the new multi-board system design features that are available…

By Craig Armenti
2 MIN READ
SerDes Design Part 4: Frequency Domain Analysis for High Data Rate SerDes Links

SerDes Design Part 4: Frequency Domain Analysis for High Data Rate SerDes Links

April 1, 2018

Despite the fact that eye diagrams were a very popular compliance method for serial links, the traditional simulation methods used…

By Cristian
4 MIN READ
What’s New in HyperLynx VX.2.3?

What’s New in HyperLynx VX.2.3?

March 28, 2018

I’m glad you asked! HyperLynx® VX.2.3 contains a large number of signal- and power-integrity analysis features, with a big focus…

By Neil Fernandes
2 MIN READ
When to Flex?

When to Flex?

March 28, 2018

Flex and rigid-flex PCB design is becoming increasingly popular as consumers (and many other markets) choose thinner, lighter, and more…

By mnopp
< 1 MIN READ