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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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Image of a rigid flex pcb

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

The Right Tools for Your Desktop

The Right Tools for Your Desktop

September 24, 2010

We have all been in this industry long enough to experience the rapid changes in technology. I started design in…

By Jim Martens
< 1 MIN READ
HyperLynx 8.1 released!

HyperLynx 8.1 released!

July 20, 2010

Last week we released the official version of HyperLynx 8.1. If you’ve been a beta tester (I know there are…

By smckinne
< 1 MIN READ
Fundamentals of SI (Part 3) – Impedance

Fundamentals of SI (Part 3) – Impedance

June 29, 2010

We’re finally on to the next logical step in our study of signal integrity – impedance.  So what is impedance…

By smckinne
5 MIN READ
Fundamentals of SI (Part 2) – Transmission lines

Fundamentals of SI (Part 2) – Transmission lines

May 3, 2010

Break out your calculators boys and girls because it’s math time (well….maybe you won’t need them after you get to…

By smckinne
3 MIN READ
Going from rules of thumb to simulation

Going from rules of thumb to simulation

April 23, 2010

Recently, a company out of South Africa, Peralex, wrote an article on their PCB design practices for military and other…

By smckinne
< 1 MIN READ
Fundamentals of SI (Part 1) – Critical nets

Fundamentals of SI (Part 1) – Critical nets

April 23, 2010

To begin this series on fundamentals of signal integrity, lets start at the very beginning.  Before you start doing any…

By smckinne
3 MIN READ
Fundamentals of Signal Integrity

Fundamentals of Signal Integrity

April 20, 2010

Whether the creative juices weren’t flowing or I just didn’t make the time,   I’ve been on a bit of a…

By smckinne
2 MIN READ
User Groups – Get Involved!

User Groups – Get Involved!

March 3, 2010

For those of us involved in the EDA industry, we’re all familiar with user group meetings. It’s a time to…

By Jim Martens
2 MIN READ
Do you want to be a professional?

Do you want to be a professional?

March 2, 2010

Over the last few days, I’ve been in some interesting discussions, the crux of which revolved around “why would anybody…

By smckinne
2 MIN READ