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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

Custom Scripts to Increase Productivity

Custom Scripts to Increase Productivity

October 14, 2013

Many engineers and designers, no matter what tool they use, take advantage of custom scripts to help them accomplish a…

By Jim Martens
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Increase Designer Productivity with PDR

Increase Designer Productivity with PDR

October 4, 2013

I hosted the webinar “Improve Product Quality and Designer Productivity with Physical Design Reuse” yesterday, and the emails I have…

By Jim Martens
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PCB West and Tradeshows

PCB West and Tradeshows

September 25, 2013

PCB West is this week in Santa Clara, historically the big tradeshow for electronic design professionals in Silicon Valley.  Are…

By Jim Martens
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PADS Fall Webinar Series

PADS Fall Webinar Series

September 19, 2013

Our fall webinar series is getting ready to kickoff.  In this series, we’re going to “dig deeper” into the PADS…

By Jim Martens
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Start Smarter With PADS Webinar Q and A – Part 4 of 4

Start Smarter With PADS Webinar Q and A – Part 4 of 4

August 30, 2013

Today will be the last posting of answers from the Start Smarter with PADS webinar.  If you view the (on-demand…

By Jim Martens
2 MIN READ
Start Smarter With PADS Webinar Q and A – Part 3

Start Smarter With PADS Webinar Q and A – Part 3

August 16, 2013

Hello.  Sorry for the lag from the last blog answering questions from the Start Smarter webinar.  Between vacation with my…

By Jim Martens
2 MIN READ
Start Smarter With PADS Webinar Q and A – Part 2

Start Smarter With PADS Webinar Q and A – Part 2

July 24, 2013

Today I’ll answer more questions from the Start Smarter webinar.  There were many questions about PADS configurations, so I’ll address…

By Jim Martens
2 MIN READ
Start Smarter with PADS Webinar Q and A – Part 1

Start Smarter with PADS Webinar Q and A – Part 1

July 18, 2013

Hello everyone! So many people attended our recent “Start Smarter” webinar, asking so many great questions on different topics, that…

By Jim Martens
2 MIN READ
Which do I choose – simulation or measurement?

Which do I choose – simulation or measurement?

July 3, 2013

When designing a PCB, part of the design process is making sure the PCB works correctly.  At the very least,…

By Patrick Carrier
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