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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

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
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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
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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
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