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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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Beyond silos: Enabling multidomain and multidiscipline integration in electronic systems design

April 21, 2025

Engineering success depends not just on deep expertise, but on seamless integration across domains and disciplines.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
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The role of AI in electronic systems design

February 14, 2025

AI in electronic systems design is revolutionizing the industry. As the complexity of modern electronic devices increases, AI is becoming an indispensable tool for engineers seeking efficiency, accuracy, and innovation.

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ
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Four things I love about the new Siemens user experience (UX)

January 16, 2025

Dive into why I feel the new Siemens UX is a game-changer for PCB designers.

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ

Latest posts

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Fundamentals of library and design data management

June 13, 2024

When it comes to electronic systems design, I’m often asked what a robust library and design data management system should…

By Andre Mosley
4 MIN READ
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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
PCB DFM fabrication

4 things a PCB librarian needs to know about PCB fabrication

May 7, 2024

a PCB librarian also needs to understand how the PCB is going to be built by a PCB fabrication factory. The PCB fabrication process involves dozens of steps, which can often be more complicated than the PCB assembly process.

By Bill Ji
6 MIN READ
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Successfully implementing PCB design constraints

April 30, 2024

Last year, on the Printed Circuit Podcast, I spoke with industry veteran, Scott Decker, about the use of PCB design…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
PCB assembly process and what a PCB librarian needs to know

The PCB assembly process: The 4 Things a PCB librarian must know

April 16, 2024

PCB assembly is one of the main fields that a good PCB librarian needs to know in detail, as it is the point where your board components interact with your final design. Understanding this interaction and the PCB assembly process in general is vital for your initial library creation and to ensure a seamless Design for Manufacturing strategy early in your design process.

By Bill Ji
6 MIN READ
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High density interconnect (HDI) and ultra HDI PCB technologies

April 16, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of printed circuit board (PCB) technologies, high density Interconnect (HDI) and Ultra high density Interconnect (Ultra…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
Manufacturing Supply chain within the digital factory enables PCB DFM

Manufacturing supply chain resilience

March 26, 2024

PCB Components and the flexibility of manufacturing supply chain resilience involves alternate parts form an important part of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) within the industry. Leveraging a digital twin allows …

By Patrick McGoff
4 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
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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