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Female Designer Using Desktop Computer With PADS Professional and CELUS software

How CELUS and Siemens are about to transform PCB design

November 26, 2024

Hey there, fellow engineers, designers, and tech enthusiasts! If you’re like me, you’ve probably spent countless hours creating and modifying…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
A close up image of BGAs with text that says Ultra high-density interconnect: a game changer in electronics

Ultra high-density interconnect: a game changer in electronics

October 16, 2024

Ultra high-density interconnect (UHDI) is a key innovation that has changed the design and production of PCBs. Learn how UHDI enables the future of electronics.

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ
A 3D image of a PCB with text on screen that says "keys to successful ecad-mcad collaboration"

Keys to successful ECAD-MCAD collaboration

September 24, 2024

ECAD-MCAD collaboration is crucial In today’s complex world of product design and development. As product designs evolve, involving smaller IC…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ

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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
Why Do We Keep Doing Things the Old Way? A Story of Nets Crossing Gaps.

Why Do We Keep Doing Things the Old Way? A Story of Nets Crossing Gaps.

March 22, 2018

Remember the old times when we used to have a dedicated person type up all our letters? For better or…

By Kanchan Vaidya
2 MIN READ
What’s New in Xpedition – System Design

What’s New in Xpedition – System Design

March 21, 2018

In the previous What’s New in Xpedition blog post, we reviewed the new data management functionality that is available in…

By Craig Armenti
2 MIN READ
SerDes Design Part 3: Compliance Measurements Using Eye Diagrams

SerDes Design Part 3: Compliance Measurements Using Eye Diagrams

March 20, 2018

In my continuing series about SerDes design, I’ve discussed the first steps you need to take toward SerDes channel compliance and…

By Cristian
4 MIN READ
PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Can Electrical Sign-off be Automated?

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Can Electrical Sign-off be Automated?

March 19, 2018

Dive into the world of Electrical Sign-off using automated Design Rule Checking. Learn how implementing this process can help reduce…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Can Electrical Sign-off be Automated?

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Can Electrical Sign-off be Automated?

March 19, 2018

Electrical sign-off has become, more than ever, a critical part of the PCB design process. Manually doing this, as has…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
What’s New in Xpedition – Data Management

What’s New in Xpedition – Data Management

March 14, 2018

In the first What’s New in Xpedition blog post, we reviewed how the Xpedition VX.2 series of releases address the…

By Craig Armenti
2 MIN READ
SerDes Design Part 2: Serial Protocols and SI Methods Trends

SerDes Design Part 2: Serial Protocols and SI Methods Trends

March 7, 2018

In part two of my blog series about SerDes design, I talk about the evolution of SI analysis methods with…

By Cristian
4 MIN READ
PCB Tech Talk Podcast: 7 Habits of Highly Efficient PCB Designers

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: 7 Habits of Highly Efficient PCB Designers

March 5, 2018

Designing a PCB is similar to a complex puzzle, except there’s no picture on the box to follow. Every step…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ