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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

Desktop PCB and Technology

Desktop PCB and Technology

October 26, 2009

Mentor Graphics’ Technology Leadership Awards were recently announced. These awards recognize engineers and designers who use innovative methods and design…

By Jim Martens
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With A Little Help From My Friends

With A Little Help From My Friends

October 6, 2009

If you have been listening to your radio the past month, you’ve probably noticed the Beatles “overload” thanks to their…

By Jim Martens
< 1 MIN READ
Design Reviews in a Virtual World

Design Reviews in a Virtual World

September 15, 2009

I was re-collecting with a colleague of my days back in design, and the design reviews we had. I can…

By Jim Martens
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Right Tool for the Job!

Right Tool for the Job!

September 3, 2009

Do you have kids?  Have they (or in my case, their friends) walk right through your screen door?  So started…

By Jim Martens
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Go Right to the Top: “Ask Andy”

Go Right to the Top: “Ask Andy”

July 27, 2009

As users of EDA tools, when you have questions, you probably go to one of two sources:  customer support or…

By Jim Martens
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“Desktop” versus “Enterprise”. Which is for you?

“Desktop” versus “Enterprise”. Which is for you?

June 24, 2009

Questions to ask yourself: Are you part of a large electronics company with your design team spread all over the…

By Jim Martens
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Observations from the Road

Observations from the Road

June 16, 2009

I just completed a 2 week trip through the PacRim as part of the PADS 9.0 rollout.  This included stops…

By Jim Martens
< 1 MIN READ
You Are Special!!!!!

You Are Special!!!!!

June 11, 2009

No, this is not from an episode of Barney the Dinosaur. There is a question being posited to the PCB…

By Jim Martens
2 MIN READ
A Passage to India: Questions & Answers for the Introduction to PADS 9.0 Webinar

A Passage to India: Questions & Answers for the Introduction to PADS 9.0 Webinar

June 7, 2009

To all of you who attended our Introduction to PADS 9.0 Webinar, I want to thank you. The attendance to…

By Jim Martens
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