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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

Finding EDA in social mEDiA

Finding EDA in social mEDiA

February 14, 2014

I’ve read several articles over the past few years that explore what the fit for social media outlets like Twitter,…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Big Things Coming With PADS!

Big Things Coming With PADS!

February 12, 2014

I’m frequently asked what’s happening with PADS? The answer – lots! At the end of the month we’ll be announcing…

By Jim Martens
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The Votes are in.. and the Winner is…

The Votes are in.. and the Winner is…

January 27, 2014

Thanks to everyone that responded to our “ECAD or MCAD, one giant “STEP” for Design-Kind” poll last week online and…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

January 22, 2014

Happy New Year to all!  Have you made any New Year resolutions?  I’m sure you have the same old standard…

By Jim Martens
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How to connect a capacitor?

How to connect a capacitor?

January 13, 2014

Capacitors are the backbone of a board power distribution network, or PDN.  However, just as important as having the capacitors…

By Patrick Carrier
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What capacitor values do I use?

What capacitor values do I use?

January 9, 2014

A common question when designing a PDN (power distribution network) for a printed circuit board is which capacitor values to…

By Patrick Carrier
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ECAD or MCAD, one giant “STEP” for Design-Kind…

ECAD or MCAD, one giant “STEP” for Design-Kind…

January 7, 2014

I’ve had a great time leading the EDMD Collaboration team over this past year and l’m looking forward to presenting…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
PADS Tips and Tricks – Move Component by Any Pin

PADS Tips and Tricks – Move Component by Any Pin

December 30, 2013

Designers often time need to move a component to a specific XY location – referencing a pin other than pin…

By Jim Martens
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Do Your Designs Have Many Constraints?

Do Your Designs Have Many Constraints?

November 25, 2013

John McMillan just delivered the latest in the PADS “Dig Deeper” webinar series, and it’s available on demand here. The…

By Jim Martens
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