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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

Interactive Routing in the PADS ES Suite

Interactive Routing in the PADS ES Suite

May 9, 2013

When designing a PCB, most of your time may be spent interactively routing. PADS has always been known for having…

By Jim Martens
< 1 MIN READ
Do Your Designs Require Simulation and Analysis?

Do Your Designs Require Simulation and Analysis?

April 24, 2013

Are you doing any simulation today, specifically for signal integrity issues?  Many design professionals believe that simulaiton is only needed…

By Jim Martens
< 1 MIN READ
PADS Tips and Tricks: Printing a Color Image of a Decal

PADS Tips and Tricks: Printing a Color Image of a Decal

April 10, 2013

Have you ever wanted to, or had the requirement to print a color image of a Decal?  This can be…

By Jim Martens
< 1 MIN READ
PADS Tips and Tricks: Creating Split Planes and Manipulating Thermal and Antipads

PADS Tips and Tricks: Creating Split Planes and Manipulating Thermal and Antipads

March 13, 2013

Today’s Tip and Trick comes from Bill Tkachuk in customer support. PADS Layout has very powerful split plane functionality.  Along…

By Jim Martens
< 1 MIN READ
Developing Confidence in Your Analysis Tool – HyperLynx 9.0 Demonstration

Developing Confidence in Your Analysis Tool – HyperLynx 9.0 Demonstration

February 7, 2013

Last week at DesignCon 2013, I provided an Analysis Anchored to Reality presentation of the highlighting and validating the new…

By Julie Weber
< 1 MIN READ
Introducing HyperLynx 9.0: Fastest time to accurate results

Introducing HyperLynx 9.0: Fastest time to accurate results

January 31, 2013

Over the past 16 years I’ve had the pleasure of being part of the development of HyperLynx and am excited…

By dkohlmeier
2 MIN READ
DxDesigner With PADS Layout

DxDesigner With PADS Layout

January 25, 2013

I’ve spoken with several customers recently who have, or are in the process of transitioning from PADS Logic to the…

By Jim Martens
< 1 MIN READ
PADS Tips and Tricks – Assigning a Shortcut Key to a Macro

PADS Tips and Tricks – Assigning a Shortcut Key to a Macro

January 25, 2013

Have you written a macro and want to execute it quickly and easily with a custom defined shortcut key?  That’s…

By Jim Martens
< 1 MIN READ
How much stitching do I need?

How much stitching do I need?

January 9, 2013

If signal integrity engineers had the power to make their jobs as easy as possible, every signal in an electronic…

By Patrick Carrier
< 1 MIN READ