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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

Latest posts

DDR Designs for Today and Tomorrow

DDR Designs for Today and Tomorrow

October 17, 2016

It used to be that only specialized products had high-resolution displays or network connectivity. Today, even your thermostat and the…

By Jim Martens
2 MIN READ
What’s new in PADS VX.2? Find out at the PADS World Tour.

What’s new in PADS VX.2? Find out at the PADS World Tour.

October 11, 2016

The PADS 2016 World Tour is in full swing! For me, it’s been great getting to talk to design professionals…

By Jim Martens
2 MIN READ
Decoupling Analysis for Trace-Routed PDNs

Decoupling Analysis for Trace-Routed PDNs

September 29, 2016

Performing an accurate high-frequency analysis of a power distribution network routed with traces instead of planes poses some interesting challenges.  Most…

By Patrick Carrier
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You’re Invited! The PADS World Tour starts Sept. 15

You’re Invited! The PADS World Tour starts Sept. 15

September 20, 2016

As an engineer, your job is to get your job done – to overcome the specific design challenge you’re facing,…

By Jim Martens
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The Simplest of Power Integrity Issues

The Simplest of Power Integrity Issues

September 6, 2016

By far, DC Drop issues are the simplest problems you can run into when designing a power distribution network or…

By Patrick Carrier
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Innovation Creating a New Breed of Self-Sufficient Design Engineers

Innovation Creating a New Breed of Self-Sufficient Design Engineers

August 22, 2016

When I introduced myself last year in The Future of PADS®, I was excited to talk about PADS Standard, Standard…

By paulmusto
3 MIN READ
High current density – is it a problem?

High current density – is it a problem?

August 19, 2016

A question I get all too often on power integrity results is whether or not a current density issue is…

By Patrick Carrier
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American Ninjas Take on the Circuit Board

American Ninjas Take on the Circuit Board

August 2, 2016

American Ninja Warrior is an annual sports entertainment spin-off of the Japanese television series Sasuke. It features hundreds of serious athletic competitors that…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Accelerating Product Creation with PADS User-Centric Ecosystem

Accelerating Product Creation with PADS User-Centric Ecosystem

July 19, 2016

Designing within the PCB design ecosystem on a single platform ensures that designs are robust, reliable, and can achieve first-pass…

By John McMillan
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