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Design reuse in electronics

July 9, 2024

Last year, I sat with Steph Chavez, the host of the Printed Circuit Podcast, and engaged in a conversation about…

By Carlos Gazca
2 MIN READ
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The foundations and challenges of electronics design data management

June 25, 2024

Last year on the Printed Circuit Podcast I talked with Andre Mosley, a seasoned professional in the field of electronics…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
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Fundamentals of library and design data management

June 13, 2024

When it comes to electronic systems design, I’m often asked what a robust library and design data management system should…

By Andre Mosley
4 MIN READ

Latest posts

DesignCon Baby!

DesignCon Baby!

January 5, 2010

I don’t know why, but as I started this post, it made me think of a pretty funny movie from…

By smckinne
3 MIN READ
What’s your excuse?

What’s your excuse?

December 16, 2009

Over the last few months, I’ve visited dozens of customers talking with them about power distribution design.  Power Distribution design…

By smckinne
3 MIN READ
Santa’s helpers – The empoverished life of an engineer

Santa’s helpers – The empoverished life of an engineer

December 2, 2009

As children, we learn that Santa has elves and those elves are always busy in Santa’s shop, working day and…

By smckinne
2 MIN READ
HyperLynx DDRx Wizard Resources

HyperLynx DDRx Wizard Resources

November 23, 2009

Last week I held a web seminar on the HyperLynx DDRx wizard. This was an overview on DDR3 technology and…

By smckinne
< 1 MIN READ
A Late Night in Copenhagen

A Late Night in Copenhagen

November 19, 2009

Over the last week and a half, I’ve been doing some business travel throughout Europe.  My friends and family always…

By smckinne
2 MIN READ
The Halloween Rush

The Halloween Rush

October 30, 2009

Around the Western world tomorrow, kids of all ages (include some of us adults) will be celebrating Halloween.   For those…

By smckinne
3 MIN READ
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
< 1 MIN READ
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
< 1 MIN READ